Welcome Guide for Newcomers

Welcome to Minnesota!

The information on this page is for people who are new to Minnesota. Select the boxes below for important information and resources to help you settle in. When you select a box, you will find links to websites you can visit and phone numbers you can call for more information on various topics. Some of the linked resources will ask for your current location to show you nearby services. They might ask for your ZIP Code. A ZIP Code is a 5-digit number that shows a specific mail area. You can look up your ZIP Code by address or city and state (Español). They might also ask for your county. To find your county, visit City-to-County Finder, choose 'MN' from the dropdown, and enter the name of your city or town.

If you are new to Minnesota or assisting someone who is, you can call the Refugee and Immigrant Helpline at 1-800-814-4806. Navigators will either speak your language or arrange for an interpreter. The helpline provides reliable information and connects newcomers to community resources. If the helpline is busy or closed, please leave a voicemail in your language and you will receive a callback.

211 is another helpline that provides useful information for newcomers. You will talk to a community resource specialist who knows about federal, state, and local systems that can help. Call 211 or text your ZIP Code to 898-211. Visit 211's New to the U.S.? website (Español) for additional information for newcomers.

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