Friday, October 25
The world fails to save Syria’s citizens
In the latest Great Decisions Star Tribune editorial, writer John Rash discusses the crisis in Syria with Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman…
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Wednesday, October 16
Many mistakes led to tragedy in Syria
In a recent Star Tribune editorial, Global Minnesota Board Chair and former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson discussed recent military…
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Friday, October 4
Global conference speakers say U.S.-Mexico are family, must form beneficial economic union
Star Tribune reporter Rochelle Olson highlights the 12th annual Great Decisions Conference on U.S.-Mexico relations, including Ambassador of Mexico Martha…
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Thursday, October 3
Even in this difficult era, U.S.-Mexico ties endure
During her visit to Minnesota, Ambassador of Mexico Martha Bárcena Coqui spoke with the Star Tribune about trade between the…
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Saturday, September 28
Global Minnesota connects cultures with Neveln students
In September, Classroom Connection and World Cultures Day returned to Austin, Minnesota for a day of cultural exchange and learning….
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Friday, September 20
Build on U.S.-Japan trade momentum
The Star Tribune’s editorial board highlighted U.S.-Japan trade relations and its impact on Minnesota farmers. The piece includes quotes from…
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Thursday, September 19
Upcoming trade deal with Japan should help U.S. farmers
During the latest Doing Business Roundtable, visiting speaker Wendy Cutler, Vice President and Managing Director with the Asia Society Policy…
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Friday, September 6
‘Cool War,’ warming planet are key to geopolitics
In the latest Star Tribune Great Decisions editorial, writer John Rash discusses the intersection of Sino-American relations and the climate…
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Tuesday, July 16
Turkey’s troubling dance with Putin
Global Minnesota Board Chair and former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson was quoted in a recent Star Tribune editorial on…
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Friday, June 14
Somalia’s foreign minister says diaspora playing key role in rebuilding country
Mshale reporter, Cynthia Simba, covered Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad as he spoke…
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Tuesday, June 11
A rebounding Somalia is ready to welcome back those who left, ambassador says
During his visit to Minnesota, Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad spoke with Star…
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Friday, May 17
Even from a co-founder, Facebook faces calls for reform
In the latest Star Tribune Great Decisions editorial, writer John Rash discusses the nexus of cyber conflict and geopolitics. Even from…
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Wednesday, May 15
Author Pens Memoir on Surviving Genocide in Rwanda
During her time in Minnesota, author and genocide survivor Denise Uwimana spoke on WCCO’s mid-morning about her survival of the…
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Sunday, May 12
A Rwandan Genocide Survivor’s Tale of Enduring is Worth the Read
In a recent interview, Pioneer Press city editor Rubén Rosario discussed healing, forgiveness, and survival with author and Rwandan genocide…
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Friday, May 10
Rwandan Genocide Survivor Denise Uwimana to Speak in Minneapolis
Mshale contributing writer Cynthia Simba sat down with author and Rwandan genocide survivor Denise Uwimana to discuss her recent memoir and nonprofit…
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Thursday, March 28
Celebrating Cultures: Global Minnesota opens doors to the world for Southgate students
Second, 3rd, and 4th-grade students from Southgate Elementary in Austin, Minnesota, traveled the world as Global Minnesota international volunteers Mariana,…
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Wednesday, March 27
Austin Students Reminded that it’s a Small World After All
Austin elementary school students were reminded that we all live in a global village, thanks to Global Minnesota’s Classroom Connection…
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Wednesday, March 27
Southgate Elementary Celebrates Different Cultures
Students at Southgate Elementary in Austin, Minnesota learned about countries from across the world, without ever leaving the classroom. Global Minnesota’s Classroom…
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Wednesday, March 27
Ambassador Teikmanis opens Latvian Honorary Consulate in Minnesota
On March 28, the Ambassador of Latvia to the U.S. Andris Teikmanis opened the Honorary Consulate of Latvia in the…
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Friday, March 15
The humanitarian example of Razia Sultana, an ‘International Woman of Courage’
Star Tribune editorial writer John Rash sat down with 2019 International Women of Courage Award recipient Razia Sultana to discuss…
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