Connect Locally

Yes, it is possible to connect locally!  Check out "Building a Circle of Friends in Minnesota" for motivation, then jump into this list.

First Things You Need to Know About

MSP HELLO! Newcomers to Minneapolis-St Paul

https://www.meetup.com/msp-hello

• Hosts small and large events around the metro. Check out their event calendar!

Break the Bubble

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/

• Not a singles group, not a professional networking group, but exists to help us make new friends.

Twin Cities Transplants Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TCtransplants

• This is a great group if you have questions as you settle into town or want to share your experiences and connect with others. 

Other Groups to Connect With

Atheists & Freethinkers

http://mnatheists.org/

http://cmfreethinkers.org/

Charities

http://www.smartgivers.org

Churches

http://www.churchangel.com/minnesota.htm

Communities of Color

African American

http://www.cobm.state.mn.us/?agency=CBM

http://www.mul.org/

http://www.naaahrmn.org/

http://www.meetup.com/AfricanAmericanWomenSocializing/

Asian Pacific

http://www.capm.state.mn.us/

Hispanic/Latino

http://www.hispanicmn.org/

http://www.clac.state.mn.us/index.html

Indian

http://www.iamn.org/

Disabled community

http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/People_with_Disabilities

Hunting & fishing groups  

http://www.mndeerhunters.com/

http://www.mndarkhouse.org/ 

International Group

Pioneer Press article about the group

LGBTQAI+ community

http://www.outfront.org

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/?doing_wp_cron=1349109828.8915739059448242187500

Military/Veterans

http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/

http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/MilFam/index.html

http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/JobSeekers/Veterans/index.aspx

Recovery community

http://minnesotarecovery.org/index.html

Other Resources to Help You Thrive:

Childcare

http://www.mnchildcare.org/

Clothing

http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/dress-layers.html

Driving  in Winter

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/drivingtips/index.html

http://www.cartalk.com/sites/default/files/features/WinterDriving/print_tips.pdf

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Minnesota_Drivers_Manual.pdf

Moving to Minnesota From Another Country

http://www.isss.umn.edu/publications/familyguide.html

http://www.isss.umn.edu/publications/WorkingMNGuide/2.pdf

Multicultural Resources and Services

https://diversity.umn.edu/gradeducation/TCdirectory

Pets

Dog Parks

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/animals/services/animal-control_off-leashparks

Therapist 

This therapist is a transplant herself whose client's are often other transplants to the Twin Cities http://www.lifetransitionscounselingllc.com

Traveling/Exploring Minnesota

http://www.exploreminnesota.com/index.aspx

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us

http://www.dot.state.mn.us

Any other good links you know about?  Please let us know!