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Dec 17 2024EDUCATION

Sartell Schools Score Big with Education Grants

In the heart of Minnesota, the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation (SSEF) has dished out over $26, 000 in grants to five schools in the Sartell area. This isn't just pocket change; it's a significant boost to local education. The funds were distributed to support various innovative projects. Fo

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Stopping the DEI Spending Train

President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

How Stress and Strength Vary Among International Migrants

Ever wondered how stress and resilience differ among people who move across international borders? A recent study, known as the AFFAIR Project, dug deep into this topic. Researchers were curious about what makes some migrants feel overwhelmed while others remain strong and adaptable. They looked at

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Sneaky Food Sellers: The Hidden Side of Street Eats in NYC

Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Improving Health for Spanish-Speaking Immigrants: A Free Clinic's Impact

In Rhode Island, there's a free clinic called Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) that's doing some amazing work. They run a program called Bridging the Gap (BTG) specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrants who don't have health insurance. We took a look back at how this program has been helping p

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Nov 19 2024CRIME

Digital Harassment: A Threat to Young Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Youth

Immigrant teens and LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia are on edge due to eerie messages they're receiving. These texts, alarming and unnerving, threaten them with deportation or mysterious "re-education camps. " The recipients, mostly young people, are scared and unsure about who to trust. Local authori

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

“Asian Americans Prepare for Change: Focus on Chinese Community”

Imagine this: you're part of a community that's been growing rapidly, but now you hear whispers about potential deportations. That's the situation Asian Americans, particularly those from China, are facing. With President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, many are scrambling to prepare

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump Sticks to False Claims About Haitian Migrants

Former President Donald Trump recently defended his false claims about Haitian immigrants during a Univision town hall with undecided Latino voters. When confronted about his statement that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating people's pets, Trump insisted he was merely reporting what

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Venezuelan Gang's US Spread: A New Worry

Texas Republicans want answers from the Biden administration about the release of Venezuelan migrants. They're concerned about a notorious gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), which is now causing trouble in several US states. The lawmakers sent a letter asking for details about these migrants and how the go

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