American Red Cross in Minnesota

10/13/2026

"Every little action has a chain reaction."

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, Red Cross blood donor David Albornoz shares this important message about the power of blood donation.

10/13/2026

Join us for an in-person information session on becoming a Blood Transportation Specialist on Thursday, October 15th from 10-11:30am at the Fillmore Red Cross Building, 100 S. Robert St., St. Paul, MN.

If you're dependable, enjoy driving, have a safe driving record, and want to support lifesaving blood delivery operations, we encourage you to attend and learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Though we may be many hundreds of miles away from the shores of Louisiana, Alabama and Florida, trained Red Cross disaster responders are deploying from the Minnesota and Dakotas Region, and from around the country, in preparation for Hurricane Isaias’ landfall.

To date, 7 Red Cross disaster responders have deployed to the Gulf Coast from our region, with 5 more on standby. We are thankful for those willing to take time away from their families to deploy to disasters, as well as the volunteers who continue to respond to home fires in our region every day.

10/07/2026

For Katryna, a home fire was a reminder of what matters most.

In Minot, North Dakota, smoke alarms woke her fiancé in time to escape with Katryna’s 11-year-old cat Precious.

In the days that followed, the Red Cross helped with immediate disaster assistance, including financial support, comfort kits, cleaning items and a hotel stay that allowed Katryna to keep Precious with her.

Katryna hopes her experience reminds others that home fires can happen to anyone and that working smoke alarms are one simple step that can help protect the people and pets we love most.

Learn more about home fire safety at redcross.org/fire.

10/05/2026

Home fires can happen quickly. Two simple steps can help protect your household: test your smoke alarms every month and practice your home fire escape plan.

It's Fire Prevention Week, so take a few minutes to make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if a fire starts.

Save this post, test your alarms and practice your plan.

10/03/2026

Is it too early to start thinking about your winter emergency car kit?

🍂 Actually, Fall is the perfect time to go through your kit! Make sure it has everything you need well before winter, just in case you have to use it.

🥫 If you have food packed, check the label and make sure it hasn't expired
🔦 Change the batteries on your flashlight
🚰 Make sure any water you have packed hasn't sprung a leak
🧰 Replenish your first aid kit
🧦 And it probably wouldn't hurt to wash any blankets or extra clothes you've had packed for the last year

Happen to be missing something from the list? Look for sales and stock up ahead of the winter season, before everyone is also trying to update their winter emergency kits.

10/02/2026

Would you know what to do in an emergency like Matias and Eoin did?

Red Cross training can help you build lifesaving skills in CPR, first aid, water safety and more.

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to find a class near you at redcross.org/TakeAClass and take the next step toward being ready to help when it matters most.