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WCCO | Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. However, a toughening of U.S. immigration policies has created significant challenges for those hoping to start new lives in the state. WCCO spoke to Jane Graupman, the Institute’s Executive Director.
Are you hiring for a job that’s right for a newly arrived refugee? Federal funding cuts mean we need your help connecting refugees with jobs. Transportation accessible positions needed.
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s refugee resettlement agencies scramble to respond amid Trump disruptions
Mar 17, 2025
Star Tribune | Local officials argue that refugees are thoroughly vetted and contribute much to the American economy. The disruptions are “sad because it’s unnecessary,” they say. The Star Tribune spoke to Jane Graupman, the Institute’s Executive Director.
Monitor: International Institute of Minnesota receives stop-work order
Mar 07, 2025
Monitor | All U.S. resettlement agencies, including the International Institute of Minnesota, received an unprecedented Stop-Work Order on Friday, January 24, 2025. The Midway Como Frogtown Monitor spoke to Micaela Schuneman, the Institute’s Senior Director of Immigration and Refugee Services.
MPR News: How the Trump administration is affecting the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Mar 04, 2025
MPR News | Host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the federal refugee program and how the Trump administration directives are affecting refugee resettlement efforts in Minnesota. She spoke to Micaela Schuneman, the Institute’s Senior Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, about the impact.
As a new arrival to the U.S. and Minnesota, Alessandro thought it would take years to build credit and qualify for home ownership. Last summer, however, he and his family purchased a cozy, two-bedroom home with guidance from a financial coach at the International Institute of Minnesota.
