Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session kicked off on February 17, with legislators exercising extra caution on spending and big policy changes heading into an election year.
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Today nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association held an informational picket outside Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Center City. Nurses say negotiations with hospital management have been frustrating and unproductive.
… Read more about: Nurses picket Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation seeking a first contract that prioritizes patient safety »
SAINT PAUL, Minn – (May 27, 2026) – Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association announced the endorsement of 9 candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate.
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The Minnesota Nurses Association continues to closely review the proposed acquisition of Allina Health by Sutter Health and what it could mean for nurses, patients, and the communities we serve.
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(ST. PAUL, Minn) – May 13, 2026 – After months of advocacy, nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are calling an agreement around new state funding for Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) a victory that stabilizes the hospital and protects patient care statewide.
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(MAPLE GROVE, Minn) – May 12, 2026 – Nearly 600 nurses at North Memorial Maple Grove Hospital have voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike following more than a year of negotiations. Nurses cite limited movement on key issues, inconsistent treatment related to protected union activity, and workplace restrictions affecting organizing.
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By Angela Ruhter, RN
It was an honor to attend the Global Nurses Solidarity Assembly (GNSA) in October 2025.
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By Gloria H Schieck, RN
Member of MNA’s Council of Active Retired Nurses (CARn)
I started my nursing career in 1977 after graduating from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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BEMIDJI, MN – (May 8, 2026) – Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association, joined by community supporters held an informational picket today to highlight nurses’ concerns at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.
… Read more about: Nurses picket Sanford Bemidji Medical Center seeking a new contract that stabilizes the workforce »
SAINT PAUL, MN – (May 8, 2026) – The Minnesota Nurses Association is deeply concerned by today’s announcement that South Dakota-based Sanford Health intends to acquire North Memorial Health.
… Read more about: STATEMENT: Statement on proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health by Sanford Health »
By Rachel Andersen, RN
Chair of the Governmental Affairs Commission
My name is Rachel Andersen, and I have been a nurse for 13 years in the Twin Cities.
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By Sylvia Muko, RN
Member of MNA’s Racial Diversity Committee (RDC)
My name is Sylvia Muko; I’m an advocate of justice and fairness who has been involved in union committee work including diversity and equity efforts both as an educator in my birth country of Kenya and currently as a Minnesota-based cardiac nurse.
… Read more about: The Work to Achieve Lasting Racial Equity »