Resources

Community Support

• Consular services: Romanians residing in Minnesota are under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Romania in Chicago
• Public notaries that speak Romanian: Gina Popa 
• Romanian interpreter in Minnesota: Raluca Octav (ralucaoctav@hotmail.com)
• Romanian translator in Minnesota: Raluca Octav (ralucaoctav@hotmail.com) and list on State of Minnesota website
• Real Estate Specialist: Ana-Maria Vogler (ana@cbrealty.com)
• Mission Auto Repair – 944 Arcade St. St Paul, MN 55106, phone: 651-771-1118, service@missonautorepairmn.com, Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm
• Romanian Churches in Minnesota: 
  • Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Church
  • Sf. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church
  • Grace Baptist Church
• Stores in or close to Minnesota that carry Romanian products:
  • Minsk Market: 3920 Cedar Grove Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55122
  • Bosnian Food European Food: 764 County Hwy 10, Blaine, MN, 55434
  • Dragos’ Fresh Meats and Deli: 1621 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017
  • Crush pizza, 612-237-2118, info@crushpizzatruck.com

Traveler’s Guide

• Romania at a glance
  • Fotomotica Artist: Gabriel Motica
• Travel agencies in Romania:
  •  Paralela 45
  • Christian Tour
• Car rental companies at OTP airport: 
  • Enterprise Rent a car
  • Klass Wagen
• Romanian cuisine and recipes:
  • Gina Badea
  • JamilaCuisine

Preserving Romanian Heritage

• Izvorasul Romanian Dance Ensemble of Minnesota: jzomorean@hotmail.com
• HORA internship program and volunteering: horamn.media@gmail.com
• Local cultural events (International Festival Burnsville, Chaska River Days, Woodbury Days). Contact us for help organizing and participating in these events: horamn.media@gmail.com
• Romanian language resources: Printable and Digital Teacher Resources | Twinkl USA
• Map of Community-Based Schools
• Romanian Population by State 2025