Quick News
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  • Thank you for attending the Annual Conference! We hope you had a great time August 2-5 at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. Attendees and exhibitors, please check your inbox for the conference survey. See you next year August 1-4, 2027 back in St. Cloud!
  • Interested in serving on an MSNA committee? Learn more about MSNA's Annual Conference, SNIP, and Public Policy committee, and let us know you're interested in serving as a volunteer.

Member Spotlight

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Meet Trish McDonald, Food Service Manager at Burnsville High School. To read past member spotlights, click here.

MSNA Members in the News

8/19:  MSNA President and Director of Food Services for Moorhead Area Schools, Ashley Schneider, joined the KVRR Morning Show to discuss Moorhead's food program and how they play a key role in helping students enjoy new cuisines and ingredients. Watch the interview here.

8/4: What new menu items might be headed to trays this year? Sarah Motl, Nutrition Services Supervisor for the St. Cloud Area School District and Glen Ritter, MSNA Past President and Food Service Director for St. Michael-Albertville School District, walked the Annual Conference exhibit floor on August 4 and discussed with KNSI News the public perception of cafeteria food and items they're looking for this school year.

7/24: Glen Ritter, MSNA President elect and Food Service Director for St. Michael-Albertville School District, was interviewed by WJON News on exciting happenings at the upcoming MSNA Annual Conference. Read the article here.

5/23: The nutrition staff at Valley Middle School of STEM and Southview Elementary in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District were awarded as winners of the 2026 Hero Site Award. Read the Hometown Source's article to learn about this exceptional 14-member team.

Find past news stories here!