MNA Nurses’ Statement on the Tragedy at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amber Smigiel
(c) 651-202-0845
amber.smigiel@mnnurses.org 

Lauren Bloomquist
(c) 651-376-9709
lauren.bloomquist@mnnurses.org

(St. Paul) – September 2, 2024 – The following statement is from the MNA Tri-Chairs at Methodist Hospital: 

 “Our hearts are heavy today from the tragic news that our colleagues at Methodist Hospital were injured and killed by a motorist at the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park late Sunday night.  

The entire MNA family mourns the loss of those who were killed, and we are keeping those who were injured in our thoughts. The days and weeks ahead will be difficult, and nurses will stick together to get through it. Reach out for support if you need it.  

We ask that you please respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time.” 

Victoria Zeehandelaar, RN
Mary McGibbon, RN
Mary Siedschlag, RN

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