Free Perinatal Education ECHO Series Now Available
May 21, 2026
The Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) is offering a free, virtual ECHO series on perinatal education.
Physician Announces Second Gubernatorial Bid
July 24, 2025
On July 17, former state senator and Watertown physician Scott Jensen, MD, announced his intention to run for governor in 2026.
Jensen ran on the Republican ticket for governor in 2022 with running mate, former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk. They lost to Gov. Tim Walz by 7 percentage points. Walz has not announced whether he will seek an unprecedented third term.
Jensen first joined the Minnesota Senate in 2016 representing Carver County. He served one term before his run for governor.
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First Cohort of Medical School Students Celebrated in St. Cloud
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As a salute to the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus St. Cloud, the MMA held an open house on May 18 at its Board Chair’s home in Sartell.
MMA and More Than 400 Orgs Urge Federal Funding for Gun Violence Prevention Research
May 21, 2026
The MMA signed onto a letter to Congress’ Committee on Appropriations on May 18 urging leaders to include funding in the 2027 budget for gun violence prevention research.