National Kidney Foundation - Minnesota

08/20/2026

The Twin Cities Golf Classic returns on Monday! We're thrilled to welcome Davita as our Presenting Sponsor. Thank you for partnering with us to support our signature event and all the work done by the NKF.

08/18/2026

‼️Calling all volunteers! ‼️Do you have extra time this week? ⌚We're looking for extra hands 👐to do light office work this week at our office in Roseville. Give us a shout in our DMs if you're available to help! 📫📧

07/26/2026

Hey, Rochester... Come see us at the Mayo Clinic Transplant picnic!

07/23/2026

Have these sunny skies and cool breezes made you think about golf? You're in luck! It's not too late to register for the 2026 NKF Golf Classic on August 24 at Windsong Farm Golf Club. Recruit your foursome and join us!

The NKF Golf Classic is the nation's Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate in 30 events across the U.S. for the exciting competition and the chance to earn an invitation to the National Finals at Pebble Beach - while supporting ...

07/09/2026

One week ago, we celebrated Organ Donation Awareness Night with the Minnesota Twins!

Summer, Carter and Lincoln took center field to show Twins Territory what organ donation has made possible. From the mound to the mission - they want to encourage more people to let their Love Live On and say “YES” to organ donation.

07/01/2026

Welcome, Dr. Marc Hurlbert!

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05/21/2026

Last night, NKF Serving Minnesota hosted another Nephrology Night, bringing together kidney healthcare professionals for a dinner at Pinstripes in Edina. The topic of the evening was Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

We were honored to have NKF board member Jennifer Cramer-Miller open the event and share her kidney journey with the audience. The educational program featured two outstanding faculty members from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Anne Kouri, pediatric nephrologist, discussed FSGS in pediatric patients, and Dr. Patrick Nachman provided an update on the latest clinical trials and advances in this rare disease.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so special.

📸 Check out the photos below!

Our next Nephrology Night will take place on July 7th, focusing on IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD). Registration is now open: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzEGbB

Hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

Join us for Donation Awareness Night with the MN Twins!⚾️⚾️
And now - even more exciting news! The game will conclude with a concert by Ludacris! The price of the concert is included in your ticket! 🎉🎉

Organ Donation Awareness Night at Target Field is a little over a month away! Join us on Friday, June 26th, as the Twins take on the Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm.

You'll want to get there early as LifeSource will be joining The National Kidney Foundation and Kidney Specialists Minnesota with a pre-game on-field recognition, ceremonial first pitch and singing the 7th Inning Stretch!

Each ticket purchased gets a complimentary event t-shirt.

Get your tickets now! https://www.gofevo.com/event/OrganDonationDay26

05/07/2026

The National Kidney Foundation serving Minnesota invites physicians and multidisciplinary nephrology teams to an evening of education and networking!

Nephrology Night: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in Pediatric and Adult Patients

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Pinstripes – 3849 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN 55435

Two leading specialists will be presenting:

Anne Kouri, MD, MS – Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Minnesota
Patrick Nachman, MD – Director, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Minnesota

The evening will also feature Jennifer Cramer-Miller — NKF board member, author, and FSGS patient — who will bring a patient perspective to the conversation.

The lecture and dinner are complimentary — but registration is required.

Register now: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzEGZZ

Open to physicians (primary care and all specialties), nurses, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, and the whole kidney care team.

04/24/2026

Thank you to our friends at Principal Financial Group and Saputo Inc. for participating in our Drive for Dialysis program. Employees come together to learn about kidney health and package dialysis care bags for kidney patients. We are grateful for all of you! These two drives raised funds and packaged 200 bags for patients.
If you're interested in participating in Drive for Dialysis, reach out to us today!