Lunch & Learn with Humphrey Fellows
Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
2021 WorldQuest International Trivia – Virtual Competition
Our popular and fun WorldQuest international trivia event returns this year as a VIRTUAL competition! Gather with others or play...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: A Report from COP26
The recent UN COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, brought together world leaders, climate experts, advocates, and more to accelerate action...
2022 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign...
International Day of Education 2022 – The Power of International Exchange
On January 24, the United Nations will observe the fourth annual International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education...
Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War
Marvin Kalb, the award-winning journalist who has written extensively about the world he reported on during his long career, now...
Urban Expedition 2022: Ghana
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...
Global Book Club: “It is Well” the Autobiography of Dr. Okechukwu Ukaga
In his new autobiography "It Is Well," Dr. Okechukwu (Okey) Ukaga recounts growing up in Nigeria in the early 1960s...
Urban Expedition 2022: China
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Myanmar and ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled...
Urban Expedition: Greece
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is for Minnesota high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition...
Edina Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Changes Facing the USA
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Russia’s Goals in Europe with Jill Dougherty
Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its involvement in sparking war in Eastern Ukraine signaled a major escalation in...
Urban Expedition: Peru
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
World Health Day 2022 – Accelerating Health Equity by Design
The pandemic revealed deep and persistent inequalities throughout the global healthcare system. As we enter a new era in public...
Service in Afghanistan: A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire
For twenty years, the United States, its allies, and Afghan partners worked to bring stability, prosperity, and democracy to the...
International Women of Courage Virtual Roundtable
Global Minnesota is proud to host Facia Boyenoh Harris from Liberia and Roegchanda Pascoe from South Africa, recipients of the...
Urban Expedition: Italy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
Edina Great Decisions: Changing Demographics
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....
2022 MSP International Film Festival
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesReturning live and in-person at the newly refurbished cinema, MSP Film at The Main, MSP International Film Festival 41 presents...
Edina Great Decisions: Russia and the USA
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesRussia and the United States have many areas of conflict, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Are there any possible...
Lunch & Learn: Libraries without Borders
Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
Trade & Investment Opportunities in Tanzania
Africa's booming population and rapid development is creating substantial opportunities for economic investment throughout the continent. Join Minnesota Africans United...
International Roundtable: Responsible Supply Chain Sourcing and Human Rights
Multiple factors have converged in recent years to cause significant disruptions to global supply chains. With so many difficulties, how...
SDG Roundtable: Spring 2022
THE EVENT DATE HAS BEEN UPDATED. NEW DATE IS MAY 24. Global Minnesota hosts the Minnesota SDG Roundtable every quarter,...
Community Conversations: World Expos
Minnesota is in the final stages of submitting a bid to host the 2027 Expo in Bloomington, Minnesota. Join us...
An Overlooked Tragedy: Venezuela’s Growing Refugee Crisis
The world is grappling with the effects of the highest number of refugees and displaced persons since the Second World...
An Evening Abroad Gala 2022
Gala 2022 Parking (Wayzata West Middle School) 149 Barry Avenue North, Wayzata, MN, United StatesOnline ticket sales are now closed. Please call 630.888.4186 to see if tickets are still available. Join us for our...
The Theater of Public Policy with Global Minnesota
Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater 810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWhat do you get when you mix foreign policy analysis with improv comedy? You get a hilarious and informative evening...
Lunch & Learn: 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows
The program has shifted format and will take place on Youtube LIVE and will be moderated by our President Mark...
Culture Through Cuisine: Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Owamni by The Sioux Chef 420 1st St S, MinneapolisThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Carolina Gustafson at cgustafson@globalminnesota.org for more details. Back by popular demand, our...
Global Social & Conversation: Preventing Disease in Africa
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGlobal Minnesota is back in person with a social hour and global conversation on July 26! Many nations within Africa...
Market Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisHigh oil prices and economic development initiatives such as Vison 2030 have created new opportunities for investment in Saudi Arabia....
Minnesota Business Roundtable: New Opportunities of Trade & Investment in DRC
North Hennepin Community College 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesAfrica's booming population and rapid development is creating substantial opportunities for economic investment throughout the continent. Join a public reception...
U.S. Africa Partnership: Prosperous Africa – Prosperous World
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Minnesota Africans United, in partnership with Global Minnesota and...
Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. As the world continues to face the looming concerns...
International Student Day at Mall of America
Mall of America 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to international students. If you have any questions or if you...
Global Networking: Navigating Business Relationships in China
Utepils Brewery 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. ASL interpretation will be provided during the main presentation. ...
Culture Through Cuisine Virtual: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Amalia
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Bring the world to your kitchen table for this...
Global Social with International Journalists and Humphrey Fellows
Augsburg University, Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion 700 21st Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to Global Minnesota members and their guests. Later this month, we’re...
Ukraine, Russia, and Leadership from the Shadows
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The devastating invasion of Ukraine has captured headlines around...
Farewell Open House for Mark Ritchie
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Help us thank Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie for...
Lunch & Learn: Behind the Scenes at the UK Natural History Museum
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. The natural world is at a critical moment of...
The Future of Diplomacy
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. The art of diplomacy is one of the central...
Tour the Minnesota State Capitol with Mark Ritchie (10:30AM)
Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint PaulThis event has reached capacity. If you are an international student, please contact Anna at adewitt@globalminnesota.org for more information. This event is...
World Food Day 2022: Hunger as a Weapon of War & Promoter of Peace
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Throughout history, access to food has been used as...
Global Book Club: The Cubans with Anthony DePalma
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. A recording of the event will be available at...
Trade Mission To Kenya & Tanzania
Minnesota Africans United in partnership with Global Minnesota and Equity Group Holdings (the largest financial institution in the East/Central African...
Career Connections: The Value of Your Global Experience
This event is being held virtually and is open to international students. Calling all international students in Minnesota! Join us...
Lunch with German Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter
GAI Haus 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Tim Odegard at todegard@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join The American Council on...
International Roundtable: Global Megatrends
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. With so much happening in today's business environment, how...
Partners in Peace: Armistice Day Commemoration
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Alliance Française and the Twin Cities local and...
Culture Through Cuisine: Kramarczuk’s & Ukrainian Heritage
Kramarczuk's Restaurant & Deli 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Tim Odegard at todegard@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join us as we highlight...
China Town Hall
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join us for the 2022 China Town Hall: Local...
Global Costs of the War in Ukraine
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Russia's war in Ukraine has incurred devastating human and...
Governor Walz in Finland: A Review of Recent Minnesota-Finland Engagements
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and a delegation of nearly...
2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisRegistration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. Do you have what it...
Global Holiday Gathering
European Christmas Market 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesRegistration for this event is now closed. Please contact Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org with any questions. International students and friends...
Democracy, Human Rights, and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public...
Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Urban Expedition: Mexico
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
2023 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Join us for the insightful and popular...
Podcast Episode: Classroom Connection — Honduras and Argentina
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Planning for Life After Graduation: Visas and Immigration Options for International Students
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. International students from any college or university in Minnesota...
Urban Expedition: Philippines
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Podcast Episode: Event Preview — Humanitarian Response in Somalia
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Culture Through Cuisine: Uzbekistan
Samarkand 16 Nathan Lane North, PlymouthThis event is now SOLD OUT. Experience the vibrant culture and unique tastes of Uzbekistan at the next Culture...
Urban Expedition: Norway
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
International Business Roundtable: Trilateral Trade in North America
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisRegistration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota for...
Global Conversations: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Ongoing drought conditions and a changing climate have culminated...
2023 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to Minnesota high school students only. Test your students’...
March Euro-Cocktail
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the chambers of commerce of...
Urban Expedition: Nigeria
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
2023 Global Social with International Visitors
KNOCK, Inc. 1307 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is being held in-person and is open to Global Minnesota members and their guests. Global Minnesota is proud...
Podcast Episode: Global Journalism with World Press Institute Fellows
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Global Journalism Spotlight: Covering Today’s Stories
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. How are journalists fighting institutional disinformation around...
Edina Great Decisions: War Crimes
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesRussia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are...
SDG Roundtable: Engagement with North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
Ever-Green Energy 305 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Global Minnesota is pleased to present the...
Courageous Leadership: Efforts to Educate Women & Girls in Afghanistan
St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone, but advanced booking is strongly recommended. This event is...
Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to adewitt@globalminnesota with any questions or concerns. International students and friends...
Urban Expedition: Scotland
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Culture Through Cuisine: Philippines
Apoy 4301 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join...
Social Evolution in Iran: Toward a New Iran-US Understanding
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. In September 2022, a rare social uprising...
What’s Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy?
Humphrey School Johnson Community Room 180 301 S 19th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is now AT CAPACITY. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. America's diplomatic options...
Edina Great Decisions: China & the U.S.
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesFor the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the...
Podcast Episode: Decarbonizing Minnesota with Business Finland
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Engaging the Diaspora to Rebuild Somalia
North Central University - Anderson Chapel 825 E 14th St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The Department of Diaspora Affairs, part of the...
A Global Celebration Gala 2023
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNRegistration is now closed. The Tour the World online auction is open to everyone! Click here to view items and...
World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. To be a World Citizen is to embrace and...
Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is AT CAPACITY. For any questions, please contact our International Student Engagement Manager Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org Back...
Podcast Episode: Connecting Minnesotan & Ukrainian Students
Global Minnesota recently launched a new virtual youth diplomacy program to connect Ukrainian and American high school students. In this...
Culture Through Cuisine: Costa Rica
Marna's Eatery 4154 W Broadway, MinneapolisThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Make your way...
Meet and Greet with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Ukrainian American Community Center 301 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of...
Lessons from the Edge with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. The in-person venue is now AT...
Podcast Episode: Minnesota, the State Department, & World Expos
On the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast, hear from Elizabeth Horst and Kin Moy, two Senior Foreign Service...
Great Decisions: China & the U.S.
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Mandela Washington Fellows Meet and Greet
University International Center 331 SE 17th Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket price is $5 for Global Minnesota members and...
Business Networking: Digital Innovations & the Sustainability Goals “Fast Lane”
MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint PaulThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ready to meet your colleagues in Global Minnesota's...
Great Decisions: Iran at a Crossroads
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Finland & NATO at FinnFest 2023
Duluth Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket prices vary and are available on the FinnFest...
Minnesota and Finland – Leading on Collaborative Innovation
Duluth Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket prices vary and are available on the FinnFest...
Podcast Episode: The 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows
This past month, an incredible group of emerging professionals from countries all across Africa have been visiting Minnesota as part...
Great Decisions: War Crimes
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Culture Through Cuisine: Nepal and Northern India
Everest on Grand 1278 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Help us round out the summer with the next...
Learning from Germany: Countering Intolerance
Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email our office at info@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to cancel your registration. ...
The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism
PLEASE NOTE: This virtual event has been rescheduled for September 11 (originally scheduled for September 8). If you have already...
Building Bridges to Global Markets
Metro State University 700 7th Street, Saint Paul, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the U.S. Commercial Service....
International Trade Networking Reception
Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia St #160, Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Looking for a chance to gain exclusive insight into...
Podcast Episode: Crisis Negotiation & Improving Diplomacy
In October, some of Global Minnesota’s staff will be participating in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (also known as...
SDG Roundtable: Smart Grid Innovations from Germany
Apex Conference Center 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Electrical grids around the world have seen a...
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Welcome Reception
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. On behalf of the Humphrey School of Public...
Great Decisions: Famine in the 21st Century
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
International Student Day at Mall of America
The Lounge at Mall of America 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international students. Welcome to Minnesota! Join Global Minnesota and Study...