MMA Priorities Included in Omnibus Bills, On the Move at the Capitol
April 23, 2026
Several of the MMA's top legislative priorities continue to move at the Capitol, as the session enters its last month.
Two More Minnesota Cities Institute Mask Mandates
January 20, 2022
Minnesota cities continue to debate instituting mask mandates to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Recently, the cities of Minnetonka and Rochester joined Duluth, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis and St. Paul with temporary mandates.
On Jan. 6, the MMA distributed a statement to media across the state supporting Minneapolis and St. Paul's decision to re-institute mask mandates.
CentraCare physicians have petitioned St. Cloud and surrounding communities to put mandates into place, but have so far been unsuccessful.
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State Survey Shows Youth Cannabis Use Continues to Decline
April 23, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported on April 20 that there continues to be a steady decline in youth cannabis use since 2013, with 96% of students reporting not having used cannabis in the last month.
Registration Now Open for 2026-2027 MN Physician Leadership Institute
April 23, 2026
Registration for the 2026-2027 cohort of the MMA’s Minnesota Physician Leadership Institute (MNPLI) is now open.