Thursday, April 23
Advancing Dialogue on Iran with Dr. Vali Nasr
In a moment of heightened tensions and a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Global Minnesota convened a…
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Wednesday, April 15
Context & Conversation at the 2026 Great Decisions Conference
Amid rising global uncertainty including the expiration of the New START Treaty and the Non-Proliferation Treaty Summit in New York…
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Friday, March 13
Mounds View High School Team Wins 2026 Academic WorldQuest
Global Minnesota’s annual Academic WorldQuest competition delivered another high-energy afternoon of fun, facts, and friendly competition earlier this week. Nearly…
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Friday, December 12
2025 WorldQuest Trivia Competition
On a chilly night in December, the competition was heated as 27 teams battled for global trivia glory at Global…
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Friday, September 5
Creating Global Connections at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
On Labor Day, the bustle of the Minnesota State Fair carried an extra layer of meaning. Among the families, food…
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Tuesday, July 22
Where Creativity Meets Commerce: An International Exchange in Minnesota
In the heart of summer, a remarkable story unfolded in Minnesota. Ten vibrant leaders from across Africa, experts in finance,…
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Wednesday, July 9
International Cybersecurity Delegation Visits Minnesota
Global Minnesota recently hosted a delegation of cybersecurity professionals from twelve countries that visited Minnesota as part of the U.S….
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Tuesday, June 3
Global Harmony: Azeri Musicians Visit Minnesota
In May Global Minnesota brought a delegation of vocalists and music producers from Azerbaijan to Minnesota to immerse themselves in…
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Tuesday, May 13
Connections Across Continents: Ukrainian Delegation Visits Minnesota
Forging connections across continents, Global Minnesota’s World Affairs Events and Professional Exchanges Programs joined forces to host both the Consul…
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Thursday, March 13
Mayo High School Team Wins 2025 Academic WorldQuest
MINNEAPOLIS, MARCH 13, 2025 – Students from Mayo High School won Wednesday night’s statewide global knowledge competition, Academic WorldQuest, hosted…
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Wednesday, January 22
Bridging Cultures: The Journey of Indigenous Entrepreneurs from Chile to Minnesota
In December 2024, Global Minnesota brought a delegation of 10 Indigenous leaders from Chile to Minnesota, as part of the…
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Tuesday, June 25
Assistant Secretary of State Visits Minnesota
Press Release: Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Visits Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS, JUNE 25, 2024 – Molly Phee, U.S….
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Tuesday, April 23
Fiona Hill Visits Minnesota
This month, former presidential advisor on Europe and Russia and Brookings Institution Fellow Fiona Hill visited Minnesota to speak at…
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Tuesday, April 16
International Journalists Visit Minnesota Media Outlets
This month, journalists and broadcast professionals from the Edward R. Murrow program visited local Minnesota news agencies to understand U.S….
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Thursday, March 14
Mounds View High School Team Wins 2024 Academic WorldQuest
MINNEAPOLIS, MARCH 14, 2024 – Students from Mounds View High School won last night’s statewide global knowledge competition, Academic WorldQuest….
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Tuesday, February 6
Global Minnesota Hosts Young European Leaders
In February, Global Minnesota’s Professional Exchange program hosted 16 young European leaders from 14 different countries. These impressive emerging professionals…
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Wednesday, October 11
Global Minnesota Statement on Situation in Israel & Gaza
Global Minnesota is deeply saddened by the tragic events unfolding in and around Israel and Gaza this past week and…
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Friday, March 24
News Coverage: Global Minnesota Welcomes Ukrainian Prosthetics Experts
In mid-March, Global Minnesota had the honor of welcoming five prosthetics experts from Ukraine for professional exchanges in Minnesota. Global…
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Tuesday, March 7
Press Release: Edina High School Wins 2023 Academic WorldQuest
MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 2023 – High school students from Edina High School were named champions of Global Minnesota’s statewide Academic…
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Press Release: Global Minnesota Selects Phillip Hansen as President
MINNEAPOLIS, October 14, 2022 – Local nonprofit Global Minnesota announced today that Phillip Hansen has been selected as its new…
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