Minnesota School Nutrition Association

06/17/2026

📣 Reminder: Register for MSNA’s 69th Annual Conference at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, August 2–5, 2026, and take advantage of early-bird pricing! 👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/3QqGAYa

Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, gather fresh insights, and celebrate the impact school nutrition professionals make in the lives of Minnesota students every day.

06/15/2026

🎤 Meet our 2026 Annual Conference keynote speakers! 🍉

Join us Monday, August 3 for an inspiring opening session with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach.

Then, to close the conference, Chris Egert joins us on Wednesday, August 5. Chris is one of the Twin Cities' longest-tenured news anchors and co-host of Minnesota Live.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3QqGAYa and get ready for Cindra and Chris to bring the energy, inspiration, and laughs.

Thank you to our Conference sponsors: McCain Foodservice, Lakeland Marketing, Peterson Farms Fresh and Cool Tropics.

06/10/2026

🚨 Early bird exhibitor pricing ends Saturday, June 13! 🚨

Don't miss the chance to showcase your products and services at the 2026 Annual Conference Food Show. Connect with more than 700 attendees, including 130+ school nutrition directors and purchasers, and gain valuable feedback from districts across Minnesota. Register here: https://www.mnsna.org/exhibitors

Thank you to our Conference sponsors: McCain Foodservice , Lakeland Marketing, Peterson Farms Fresh and Cool Tropics

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

📣 The Annual Conference schedule is now live! Check out the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/4vmzaUW

Topics include leadership, food safety, special diets, procurement, finance, menu planning, farm-to-school, culinary skills, and USDA updates—offering practical ideas and fresh inspiration to take back to your district.

Thank you to our Conference sponsors: McCain Foodservice , Lakeland Marketing Peterson Farms Fresh, Cool Tropics

06/03/2026

🎉 We're excited to be back and Visit Greater St. Cloud for the 2026 MSNA Annual Conference! Mark your calendars for August 2–5 and get ready for another fantastic conference experience.

You'll notice some exciting updates in St. Cloud, including:
🏙️ A refreshed downtown atmosphere
🏨 Updates at the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
🍽️ New restaurants and local favorites within walking distance
🎨 More public art and unique character along St. Germain Street

Thank you to our Conference sponsors: McCain Foodservice, Lakeland Marketing Peterson Farms, Inc.

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06/01/2026

Meet Lois Schmidt, cook and dishwasher at Tracy Area Public Schools!

After retiring from a career in nonprofit fundraising, Lois joined school nutrition and has spent the past four years serving students and families in her community with positivity and dedication. She is always willing to jump in and help where needed. Learn more about Lois in our Member Spotlight! 🙌. https://bit.ly/3PWRMf8

05/28/2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for two additional MSNA scholarships! The deadline is June 1. These scholarships help members attend one of the annual conferences and are worth up to $900. Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/499o78X

⭐ SNA Annual National Conference (ANC): July 12–14, 2026, Charlotte, NC
⭐ MSNA Annual Conference: August 2–5, 2026, River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN

Scholarship funds can be used for travel, hotel, or registration. Scholarships are for school nutrition professionals. Industry members and current MSNA board members are not eligible.

Thank you to those who contributed to the scholarship fund by participating in the raffle at the MSNA 2025 Annual Conference.

05/26/2026

⚾ There’s still time to join us at Target Field for a fun night of baseball, networking, and great food as we celebrate the end of the school year! Join fellow members on Monday, June 22, as the Minnesota Twins take on the Los Angeles Dodgers . Register here: https://bit.ly/48Yl8jy

🎟️ $36 per person and includes:
⚾ Game ticket
🍽️ Buffet dinner

Special thanks to our sponsors: Hormel Foods, Affinity Group , Lakeland Marketing, Otis Spunkmeyer, Baker Boy and Pilgrim's. Visit MNSNA.org to join us as a sponsor!

05/21/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 MSNA Annual Conference raffle! Thanks to the incredible support of our members, the 2025 raffle was a huge success, and we look forward to making 2026 even bigger and better. Sign up to donate a raffle basket here: https://bit.ly/4uoUatU

While themed baskets are encouraged, any contribution is greatly appreciated and helps support MSNA’s mission of fostering continuous professional growth.