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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

Additional Resources

Bolster your narrative with statistics and data about the work of the International Institute of Minnesota.

  • 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
    from around the world. See the home countries represented by Institute clients.

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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 Joe Shannon with your request.

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 offer 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

  • Stories

    Intern Reflections Summer 2026

    Our Summer 2026 interns shared their experience with us on what this internship meant to them and what they learned. Read more in this Intern Q&A Reflection! Also, learn more about future internship opportunities at the Institute.

    Learn More
  • Media Coverage

    Spokesman Recorder: How Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” affects SNAP

    Spokesman Recorder | President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” or H.R. 1, made several consequential changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), through which low-income people can access food support.

    Read the Story
  • Newsletter

    August 2026

    In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

    • New Immigration Services walk-in hours
    • Parking updates during Minnesota State Fair
    • Volunteer Spotlight
    • Small Business Resource Fair: September 25
    • Breakfast Circle: September 18
    • Submit public comments on increasing citizenship application fees
    Read More

Contact Us

Please reach out if you have additional questions or need more resources from us.

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