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SUMMARY:Northfield Trip & Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students.  \nJoin Global Minnesota for a fun afternoon exploring Northfield\, Minnesota with international students from across the Twin Cities and Northfield. \nThe afternoon will kick off with a quick\, sweet stop at Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store\, followed by a meetup with Northfield international students. Explore Bridge Square and the beautiful Cannon River area together\, and discover what makes this charming college town special. \nGet ready for the Northfield Discovery Quest! Team up with students from different colleges\, explore downtown shops\, and complete fun challenges for a memorable time. The afternoon will wrap up with cookies\, a group picture\, and new friendships. \nPlease plan to eat before arriving or bring a packed sandwich to enjoy on the road\, as there will be no time for a lunch stop. Light snacks will be provided. \nRegister Here \nAgenda:\n\n11:45 am–12:00 pm: Arrival and check-in at Global Minnesota\n12:20 pm: Depart from Global Minnesota\n1:20 pm: Twin Cities students visit Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store\n3:00 pm: Northfield students board the Hiawathaland Express to Just Food Co-op\n3:20 pm: All Students meet at Bridge Square Fountain to explore Northfield’s Bridge Square and the Cannon River\n3:50 pm: Northfield Discovery Quest Team Challenge – Explore downtown shops\n4:40 pm: Cookies\, prize drawing\, and group picture\n5:00 pm: Depart for Minneapolis\n\nSpots are limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. Global Minnesota staff and volunteers will provide transportation\, departing from the Global Minnesota office in Minneapolis. \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are International Student and Scholar Services staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/northfield-trip-minnesotas-largest-candy-store/
LOCATION:Northfield\, Minnesota\, Northfield\, 55057\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 Global Business Outlook
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now open. \nInternational business is changing rapidly. Understanding the major trends is essential to making informed decisions and planning for what comes next. \nJoin Global Minnesota for the 2027 Global Business Outlook. Following a keynote on business megatrends\, a high-level panel will explore how companies can translate these global trends into practical strategies and competitive opportunities. \nParticipants can also tour 3M’s Innovation Center and network with Minnesota business leaders. \nRegistration includes appetizers and a beverage following the program. \nLast year’s event was sold out\, so secure your spot now for this timely gathering of corporate executives\, global business leaders\, and international trade professionals. \nKeynote Speaker \n\nDr. John Pournoor\, CEO\, Government Analytica\n\nPanelists \n\nBen Clark\, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer\, Ecolab\nAmbassador Mark Lippert\, Executive Vice President\, Samsung Electronics America and former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\nOlivia Nelligan\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer\, CHS\nModerator: Gillian Morris\, KPMG (ret.)\n\nNew Member Special Register below with the New Member option to become a Global Minnesota member and receive ONE FREE TICKET for this event. \nRegister Here \nThank you to event sponsor Fredrikson!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2027-global-business-outlook/
LOCATION:3M Innovation Center\, 2350 Minnehaha Ave E\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55119\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now open! \nReady to put your global knowledge to the test? Gather a team of up to eight people for the 2026 World Quest International Trivia Competition! This exciting event will test your knowledge on topics including world geography\, current events\, global leaders\, and questions from our Global Connect newsletter. \nBring your best trivia skills\, costumes\, and team energy for a chance to win prizes and the Best Team Spirit Award. Gather your friends\, family\, coworkers\, or neighbors for a fun evening out. Don’t have a full team? Register individually or with a small group\, and we’ll help connect you with other global trivia enthusiasts. \nWhether you’re competing for first place\, showing off your team’s creativity\, or simply enjoying an evening of global knowledge and community\, WorldQuest is a fun-filled evening of learning\, laughter\, and friendly competition. We can’t wait to see you there! \nRegister Here \nEvent Details\n\n\n\nRegistration is available for teams of up to 8\nDiscount for Global Minnesota members (at least two participants on a team need to be a member at the Supporter level or above to receive discounted rate).\nDiscount for college & university students (all participants on a team must show proof of student status to receive discounted rate)\nLocation: Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall\nWinning teams will receive fun prizes. Best Team Spirit will be awarded as well.\nCheck-in and buffet dinner will start at 6:00 pm with the competition kicking off at 7:00 pm. A cash bar will be available.\nWorldQuest scoring is automatic and final.\nParking: Parking is available in several nearby parking ramps on the University of Minnesota campus.\n\n\n\nPlease contact Erin Hart at ehart@globalminnesota.org for questions\, accessibility accommodations\, or dietary restrictions. \nThank you event sponsor Horton! \n \nThe University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Global Minnesota on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and Global Minnesota is solely that of licensor and licensee.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2026-worldquest-international-trivia-competition/
LOCATION:Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 Washington Ave. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Get To Know Global Minnesota -- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend.  \nFor 75 years\, Global Minnesota has forged connections between Minnesota and the world through education in Minnesota schools\, global professional exchanges\, world-class events\, grassroots discussion groups\, international student initiatives\, and corporate roundtables. \nDiscover how the organization connected over 23\,000 participants this past year by joining this virtual open house! You’ll learn about  program opportunities\, explore ways to participate\, and discover what membership is all about. \nAlready a member? Tune in to this webinar to refresh your knowledge of Global Minnesota. \nRegister \nA reminder email with the Zoom webinar link to this event will be shared two days and again three hours before the event.
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SUMMARY:2027 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. \nJoin Global Minnesota at Mall of America for our annual high school Academic WorldQuest competition! This free\, fun\, and fast-paced knowledge competition challenges high school students to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. Teams of four compete against other schools across the state to answer multiple choice questions on global topics including world affairs\, current events\, geography\, history\, and culture. \nIn addition\, Global Minnesota will sponsor the winning team to represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition in Washington\, D.C.\, presented by the World Affairs Councils of America. The visit will also feature professional development opportunities and embassy visits with hotel and airfare provided. \nRegister a High School Team Here \nCompetition Details\n\nLocation: Mall of America\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students on a first-come\, first-served basis. Additional teams are accepted as space allows.\nDinner and refreshments provided for game players and their school chaperones.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to travel to Washington\, D.C. in April for the national competition including professional development meetings and embassy visits.\nTeam Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!\n\n \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2027-high-school-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center\, 390 North Garden\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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