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.
October 15, 2026
In an October 2 letter to the CMS, temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director for Minnesota DHS John Connolly asked for resolution on several outstanding points of disagreement.
October 15, 2026
The MMA will host two virtual forums in November on medical liability trends in Minnesota, and how H.R. 1 is reshaping Minnesota's healthcare landscape.
October 15, 2026
Medical students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply for MMA Foundation scholarship grants supporting primary care, physician well-being, health equity, and advocacy.