The prior post discussed controversies surrounding Worthington, Minnesota in the southwest corner of the State. Now we thank the city’s Mayor, Mike Kuhle, for his robust defense of the city. Here are his main points.[1] “Worthington’s immigration benefits far, far outweigh any perceived disadvantages. The ‘bus driver’ article [in the Washington Post], as it has … Continue reading Worthington’s Mayor Defends His City
A previous post reviewed the Mayor of Worthington Minnesota’s defense of its large population of immigrants. Now, Andrea Durate-Alonso, a resident of that town and an American daughter of Mexican immigrants, has created an inspiring online collection of stories by the immigrants in that town. [1] Her collection, entitled “Stories from Unheard Voices,” was prompted … Continue reading Immigrants’ Stories from Worthington, Minnesota
On November 5, the voters in the Independent School District of Worthington, Minnesota approved, 1,780 to 1,644, a $ 33.7 million school bonding proposal to construct a new intermediate school with additional $5 million funding from the District’s general fund. The voters also approved, 1,760 to 1,662, the district’s proposal to refinance $14 million in … Continue reading Voters Approve School Bond Referenda in Worthington, Minnesota
Minnesota has an aging, declining population coupled with shortages of skilled and other labor, as discussed in prior posts.[1] Here is additional information on that subject along with words about the problems of shortages of medical care in rural parts of the nation and the challenges of having more immigrants. Skilled Labor Shortages[2] As of … Continue reading Minnesota’s Challenges of Declining, Aging Population
Previous posts have discussed the positive impacts of immigrants on the southwestern Minnesota city of Worthington (Micropolitan Pop. 20,500 (2018)). Now two other Minnesota outstate cities (southeastern Austin and northwestern Roseau) have joined the chorus. Austin, Minnesota[1] The city of Austin, population 25,190 (2018 est.) is the county seat of southeastern Mower County bordering Iowa … Continue reading Two Other Minnesota Cities Celebrate Diversity
As of 5/4/20 # Date Title 2 04/04/11 My Political Philosophy U.S. Presidency 420 04/24/13 Evaluations of President Obama 467 02/07/14 President Obama Speaks Out for Religious Freedom 467A 02/07/14 Comment: President Obama Criticized for Not Addressing U.S. Religious Freedom 485 03/27/14 President Obama’s Audience with Pope Francis 829 05/11/16 President … Continue reading List of Posts to dwkcommentaries—Topical: United States (POLITICS)
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Austan Goolsbee, a professor of economics at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a former adviser to President Barack Obama, asserts, “The long-run health of the United States economy is in serious danger from a self-inflicted wound: the Trump administration’s big cuts in immigration.” [1] First, he cites last year’s 70 percent … Continue reading Prominent Economist Says Cuts in U.S. Immigration Threaten U.S. Economy and Innovation
As noted in prior posts, many rural parts of the U.S., including Minnesota, have aging and declining populations that present many problems for the regions.[1] But there are hopeful signs that this trend may be reversing. “The Blandin Foundation (Grand Rapids, MN) has found evidence of growing interest in small-town Minnesota: A study earlier this year showed … Continue reading Rural Minnesota Endeavoring To Attract Younger People
As noted in a prior post, a banker in Worthington, a city in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, estimated immigrants own more than a quarter of the businesses operating in that community. “If we embrace it, it’s what’s going to help rural Minnesota grow again.” This report was amplified in an August 4 article in … Continue reading Outstate Minnesota City Aided by Immigrants
