The Theater of Public Policy with Global Minnesota

What do you get when you mix foreign policy analysis with improv comedy? You get a hilarious and informative evening with Global Minnesota and The Theater of Public Policy! We're bringing some much-needed levity to the big foreign policy topics...

Young Professionals Networking: Travel and Hispanic Heritage

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and an evening of travel, trivia, and networking at our next young professionals event at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we'll connect with others...

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. Global Minnesota international volunteers from Ethiopia, Ghana, Japan, Pakistan, and Tunisia spent the afternoon with students from Neveln Elementary School...

In Honor of Tim Odegard

Global Minnesota is deeply saddened to share the passing of former Program Director Tim Odegard on July 25. You can read Tim's full obituary here. Tim joined Global Minnesota as Program Director in 2015, bringing with him years of experience...

Our First 70 Years

By Mark Ritchie President, Global Minnesota Global Minnesota turns 70 this year. Gladys Brooks, the first Board Chair, captured the essence of our origin in a short history she prepared for those of us coming along later. Known as the...

Edina Great Decisions: Climate Technology and Competition

Will the U.S. and other leading countries approach climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism? Or could a growing spirit of international accord develop to confront the common concern of climate change? This program is presented...

2024 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition

This event is now AT CAPACITY. Please email Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager with any questions.  Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across...

Two Decades of NAFTA: What has been the Impact on Minnesota?

Since January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.  Trade in the region has grown, our economies are more integrated, and leaders of each country have...

Social Evolution in Iran: Toward a New Iran-US Understanding

In September 2022, a rare social uprising rocked one of the most tense and complicated regions of the world. Following the death in police custody of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, nationwide protests erupted across Iran that continued for months...

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...

Board of Directors

For more than 70 years, our board of directors has provided leadership, support, and strategic direction. Board members have experience across many sectors and bring to the table a variety of professional skills along with a wide breadth of global...

Free International Student Membership

Join our network. Thank you for your interest in Global Minnesota! We are delighted to offer complimentary memberships to international students. All international students are welcome to join. Please fill out the fields below to join the Global Minnesota network for free...

Inspire Global Thinking

Help shape the next generation of global thinkers by sharing your culture and story with Minnesota’s youngest students. It’s not complicated. You only need an interest and willingness to share with those still learning about the world. We provide training...

2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition

This event is for Minnesota high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event challenges high school students across the state of Minnesota in a...

2018 CHINA Town Hall

Relive the 2018 CHINA Town Hall, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center. This national day of programming provided Americans across the U.S. and beyond the...

Trivia for Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis with a friendly game of trivia! Over a Zoom happy hour, join others online and try your hand at Canada-themed trivia covering...

Culture Through Cuisine: Gastrodiplomacy

Chef Lenny Russo of Heartland Restaurant in St. Paul has earned the title Culinary Ambassador – a new kind of diplomat who utilizes food as a tool to foster cultural understanding and promote better relations between nations. At a special...

2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Online registration is closed. 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 policy developments, trends, and challenges facing...