Media Coverage

Sharing facts and stories about New Americans is vital in maintaining a welcoming Minnesota. Institute staff and clients gladly share their expertise and experiences with the media. If you would like to inquire about an interview/statement, please contact Alisa Blackwood. For more about the Institute, subscribe to our newsletter.

2023

• Addressing the mental health needs for Minnesota refugees | MinnPost. Ava Kian, MinnPost. September 12, 2023
• St. Paul’s annual Festival of Nations celebration ending after nearly 90 years. Kelly Smith, Star Tribune. August 24, 2023
• Festival of Nations announces conclusion. August 24, 2023
• International Institute of Minnesota cancels Festival of Nations — permanently. Frederik Melo, Pioneer Press. August 24, 2023
• ‘I will keep fighting for this’: State licensure is a challenge for many internationally trained mental health professionals. Andy Steiner, MinnPost. August 21, 2023
• Ukrainian family adjusts to life in Minnesota. (at 35:20) Kaomi Lee, Almanac | Twin Cities PBS. August 18, 2023
• International Institute hits milestone with nursing assistant program. William Rhoda, Park Bugle. July 28, 2023
• What Changes to the U.S. Citizenship Test Could Mean for Those With Low English Skills. Trisha Ahmed, The Associated Press (via Time.com). July 5, 2023
• 3,000 International Institute of Minnesota nursing assistant students certified. Callan Gray, KSTP. June 28, 2023
• On World Refugee Day, International Institute continues to welcome new arrivals. Callan Gray, KSTP. June 20, 2023
• Program to help immigrant physicians resume careers sees early success. Callan Gray, KSTP. May 30, 2023
• From start to finish: Volunteers prepare St. Paul home for Afghan family. Katelyn Vue, Sahan Journal. May 4, 2023
• After more than a year of war, Ukrainians in Minnesota watch and wait. Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press. March 12, 2023
• International Women’s Day: Minnesota organization lending a helping hand to refugees. Vineeta Sawkar, News Talk 830 WCCO. March 8, 2023
• A year into the war in Ukraine, thousands of people have applied to come to Minnesota. Callan Gray, KSTP. March 2, 2023
• Ukrainians in Minnesota pay it forward one year after fleeing the war. Nina Moini, Minnesota Public Radio. February 23, 2023
• Ukrainian family now in Minnesota reflects on a year of war. Zoe Jackson, Star Tribune. February 23, 2023
• Normal refugee channels slowed dramatically, frustrating local immigrants with family in peril. Maya Rao, Star Tribune. January 29, 2023
• Weekly workshops provide support to Ukrainian refugees as U.S. adds to resettlement programs. Callan Gray, KSTP. January 27, 2023
• Ukrainian evacuees in Minnesota: How St. Paul is helping. Mary Divine, Pioneer Press. January 8, 2023