World Health Day Follow-Up Conversation

Continue the learning of the World Health Day Symposium. Global Minnesota and Marnita’s Table invite you to join online for Engage! Exploring Health Equity 2021 an intimate conversation across difference to discuss actionable solutions to address health inequities and learn...

Expo 2020: A Youth Ambassador’s Perspective

Addison Cross Expo 2020 Youth Ambassador When I saw a Facebook post about the World Expo 2020 in Dubai, I thought the opportunity was too good to be true. Seventy-five Youth Ambassadors between the ages of 18 and 29 would...

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 on your own and join us for a lively evening of trivia that will test your world knowledge. Challenging new...

International Day of Education Symposium

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools, impacting more than 91% of students worldwide. As International Day of Education focuses global attention on this issue, what actions...

Brazilian Young Leader of the Americas: Renielle Lira

Reni Lira is visiting the United States from Brazil as one of the U.S. State Department's Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows.  If I would have told 10-year-old Reni about visiting the United States and representing Brazil as...

2019 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Online registration is closed. Questions? Please contact us at 612.625.1662. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign...

Podcasts of Past Events

Go beyond international headlines and hear from expert speakers on a variety of global topics, with podcasts of our past programs.  Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars Author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard...

Building Bridges to Global Markets

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the U.S. Commercial Service. Building Bridges to Global Markets is a series designed to connect SMEs within underserved communities with global business opportunities through...

World Health Day Symposium 2021

Global Minnesota hosts a virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the day is Health Equity. This enormous topic extends all the way from local grassroots issues to global policy initiatives. With its...

Individual Membership Benefits

Membership support is Global Minnesota’s most reliable source of income. What’s even better? Benefits increase when you increase your membership level. BECOME A MEMBER All memberships are good for one year and can be renewed annually. Global Minnesota Supporter -...

The Realities of Social Distancing in Ghana

Ghana does not have comprehensive and efficient social services such as those in the U.S. to cater to the most affected populations of COVID-19. This leads me to believe that social distancing is a privilege most Africans cannot afford.

Membership Upgrade

With a little extra support, we can do a lot more good. When you give an additional gift, your membership will be upgraded and you'll receive one FREE admission to the 11th annual Great Decisions Conference: Media and Foreign Policy on...

Doing Business in Japan in Turbulent Times

Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United States. As two democracies accounting for 30% of the global economy, the United States and Japan could generate greater benefits...

Podcast Episode: Crisis Negotiation & Improving Diplomacy

In October, some of Global Minnesota’s staff are participating in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (also known as ISCNE) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. This is a diplomacy simulation designed to help college students learn about the...

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 ISCNE) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. This is a diplomacy simulation designed to help college students learn about...