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...

Trump’s disruption of international order comes with peril

In the latest Great Decisions Star Tribune editorial, as columnist John Rash discusses the waning of Pax Americana during a period of demographic, technological, social, and political change. Trump's disruption of international order comes with peril Photo credit: Markus Schreiber, Associated Press 

Rebuilding Ukraine: A Future of Resilience and Renewal

In-Person registration is now full! Registration is still accepted for virtual participation. This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. As Ukraine approaches the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, increasing attention is turning towards long-term...

Adieu 2020, What a Year It Has Been

Last year, I had no idea the world would drastically change, and that a holiday party would connect me to Global Minnesota. Allow me to take you back to December 2019 pre-face mask, pre-toilet paper outage, and pre-Zoom calls galore.

NATO 2030: Climate Challenge

Hear Dr. Bryan Wells, Chief Scientist of NATO, and David Angell, Permanent Representative – Canada, discuss the future challenges of NATO including climate change, security, and the prospects of an environmentally green defense. About the Speakers Dr. Bryan Wells was...

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Persian Gulf Security Issues

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian...

Tour the World Auction – 2022

There’s something for everyone in the Tour the World Auction! View and bid on amazing travel packages, delicious culinary experiences, rare global collectibles, and more below. The Tour the World Auction is now closed. Thank you very much for your...

2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Hear the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom explored and discussed the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the year ahead...

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...

Great Decisions: The Changing World Order

This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman's Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). Following...

The Future of Food with Dr. Robert Paarlberg

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working across a spectrum of global sectors to discuss timely and important international issues. In this second interview, Mark talks with...

The Future of Food with Dr. Robert Paarlberg

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working across a spectrum of global sectors to discuss timely and important international issues. In this second interview, Mark talks with...

International Journalists Visit Minnesota Media Outlets

This month, journalists and broadcast professionals from the Edward R. Murrow program visited local Minnesota news agencies to understand U.S. press freedoms, illustrate how new technologies shape the news, examine how media influences and reflects American society, and demonstrate the...

Strategic Communications Internship

Global Minnesota’s Marketing & Communications Internship plays a critical role in telling the story of Global Minnesota and how we advance international understanding and engagement every day. The Strategic Communications Intern assists with marketing and promotion of Global Minnesota events...

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Welcome Reception

This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. On behalf of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, we are delighted to extend this special invitation to you! We cordially invite you to join us as we...

2023 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Hear the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom explored and discussed the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. including a look...

Tour the World Auction

The auction is open! Browse and bid on fabulous travel packages,  mouth-watering culinary dinners,  fun family experiences, and new items from Minnesota businesses and organizations, there's something for everyone. BROWSE & BID The auction website is quick and easy to...

Mark Ritchie Named New Global Minnesota President

Nationwide search yields worldly, collaborative leader and passionate Minnesota advocate. Mark Ritchie has been named Global Minnesota's next president. He will assume his new post in January 2019. Ritchie will succeed Carol Engebretson Byrne, who announced her plans to step...