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.

2015

• Minnesota prepares to receive more refugees in 2016. Mila Koumpilova, Star Tribune. December 29, 2015.
• From frostbite to snow: Refugees learn new words — and how to survive Minnesota winters. Ibrahim Hirsi, MinnPost. December 14, 2015.
• Minnesotans rush to help refugees. Allison Sherry, Star Tribune. November 27, 2015.
• Experts on refugee process dispel misconceptions about prospective Syrian immigrants. Ibrahim Hirsi, MinnPost. November 25, 2015.
• Syrians’ plight spurs flood of donations to state’s refugee agencies. Allison Sherry, Star Tribune. November 26, 2015
• Gov. Dayton says refusing Syrian refugees is ‘un-American’. Kerri Miller, MPR. November 24, 2015.
• Minnesota Syrians encounter refugee backlash. John Croman, KARE 11. November 24, 2015.
• ‘Refugees: What can we do?’ conversation includes needs of Minnesota’s newcomers. Lorena Duarte,  MinnPost. November 4, 2015.
• What makes Minnesota a desirable place for refugees. Tom Weber, MPR. October 26, 2015.
• How to walk on ice, and other essential winter-survival tips for newcomers to America. Laura Yuen, PRI. December 3, 2014.