June 27, 2024
The son of MMA member George Morris, MD, competed in the Olympic swimming trials on June 16 and 18 in Indianapolis.
Christopher Morris qualified for the 100 Freestyle and 200 Freestyle events. “He did well but didn’t make the team,” said proud papa Morris. Only 26 men and 26 women are selected to represent the USA Olympic Swim Team. “It’s an honor just to make the trials,” the elder Morris said.
Morris, his wife and their four other children were in Indianapolis to cheer for Christopher on Father’s Day, which also happened to be one of Morris’ daughter’s birthdays, making it a real family treat.
“Understanding what it takes physically, mentally, and emotionally to do what they do is something I’ve been helping other athletes with for 20-plus years,” the elder Morris told the CentraCare communications staff.
Morris, one of the MMA’s AMA alternate delegates, works as a sports medicine physician at CentraCare. He also works with the ski and snowboarding U.S. Olympic teams, as well as athletes at St. Cloud State University and various St. Cloud-area schools.
The younger Morris will be a senior this fall at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He has set state and school records, is a Big 10 Champion and CSC (College Sports Communicators) Academic All-District swimmer.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
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On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.