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.

2016

• Syrian Refugees About to Receive a Vote of Support from St. Paul. Jay Kolls, ABC 6 News. December 4,  2016.
• Give local: International Institute of Minnesota assists Ethiopian nurse through Greater Twin Cities United Way. Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities Pioneer Press. November 27, 2016.
• Refugees in the U.S. Wonder if They’ll Still have a Home in Trump’s America. Willa Frej, Huffington Post.  November 23, 2016.
• For This Somali Refugee, The Path To America Was Long and Arduous. Huffington Post. November 17, 2016.
• Trump’s victory triggers anxiety among Minnesota Somalis, other immigrants. Mila Koumpilova and Faiza Mahamud, Star Tribune. November 9, 2016.
• Minnesota among top states for refugee resettlement. Allison Sherry, Star Tribune. September 2, 2016.
• New refugee program brings joy to families, adds fuel to debate. Mila Koumpilova, Star Tribune. August 2, 2016.
• 2 Syrian refugee families flee violence, resettle in MN. Melissa Colorado, KARE 11. May 25, 2016.
• International Women’s Day hosts 2nd Annual Afternoon Tea. Margie O’Loughlin, Monitor. April 12, 2016.
• America should welcome Syrian refugees. Jacob Cohn, MinnPost. February 19, 2016.