Press Kit

Media Inquiries

If you’re a member of the media, please reach out to learn about our work with New Americans in Minnesota.

Joe Shannon
Marketing & Communications Manager
(651) 377-8618

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Fact Sheet

See our impact by the numbers. From arriving to thriving, we have been a pillar of support to New Americans for over 100 years.
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World Map

Our clients arrive in Minnesota
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Impact Graphic

A colorful graphic of our most recent year’s impact, including workforce development, education, refugee resettlement and citizenship.
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Visual Library

Please credit photography and video as stated in the file names. If you’re looking for photographs of specific classes, please contact Alisa Blackwood with your request.

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About the International Institute of Minnesota

Since 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) has delivered critical services and resources to help New Americans transition to their new lives in Minnesota. From language learning and job training to immigration and refugee services, we offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life. Once stability is achieved, we’re there for next steps, too: from college preparation and career advancement to citizenship support and financial coaching toward home ownership. With over 100 years of experience, IIMN is considered a national leader in creating opportunities for New Americans.

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In the News

Media Coverage

Sahan Journal Pathfinder: How to Start a Business

Sahan Journal Pathfinder Newsletter | The prospect of getting a business up and running can be daunting, but there are resources available to help, including the International Institute of Minnesota’s Entrepreneurship class.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Bill

Our volunteers make IIMN’s many programs and classes possible. Learn more in this Q & A series about what inspires and motivates Bill, one of our volunteer Driver’s Education teachers and English class assistants.

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Media Coverage

Sahan Journal: Activists plan to push back on Trump plans targeting immigrants

Sahan Journal | Minnesota immigrant rights groups say they plan to push back on the anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies they fear are coming. They have already swung into action, educating immigrants about their rights, forming crisis legal teams to halt deportations, helping undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses, and pushing for state action, like passage of the North Star Act.

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