September 23, 2004

Poll shows some Minnesotans think immigrants sap resources

Toni Randolph - Reporter, Jorge Saavedra - Interviewee, Tom Thomas - Interviewee, Shelly Haagenson - Interviewee, Katherine Fennelly - Interviewee

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MPR’s Toni Randoplh looks into a Minnesota Public Radio-Pioneer Press poll that shows many state residents believe that the cost of helping immigrants get established here outweighs their contribution.

Immigrants face a variety of challenges trying to assimilate in a new land. In Minnesota, that would include convincing many of their new neighbors that they are capable of contributing to the community.

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Poll shows some Minnesotans think immigrants sap resources