Constructive action key to debate over illegals, local senator says
By Carolyn Lange
West Central Tribune - 01/18/2008
WILLMAR — Two state senators who toured central Minnesota on Thursday said they want to bring the issue of illegal immigration into an open forum to discuss and resolve such problems as identify theft and fraud.

During a briefing in Willmar, Sens. Joe Gimse, R-Willmar, and Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, said they’ve listened to the concerns of their constituents about immigration and have some ideas for countering crime involved with illegal immigration.

Gimse said Minnesotans are “caring and compassionateâ€