What's Happening at MSNA?

Check out our SNA and MSNA award winners, members in the news, upcoming events, and more.

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Congratulations to our SNA and MSNA Award Winners!

MSNA President-Elect's Message

Summer is almost here, and with that, Annual Conference planning! Emily Malone, MSNA President-Elect, shares the Annual Conference theme and what we should expect at the 2024 State Conference, plus, learn what else is happening this year for MSNA.

Read Emily's Update Here

Look what's waiting for you in August!

About the Conference

Be a part of "MSNA for All" at the 2024 Annual Conference on August 4-7th at the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center. As school is winding down, that means it's time to get registered! Attendee Early Bird rates end July 10th.

MSNA industry members, gain a competitive edge and position yourself as a leader in school nutrition by supporting MSNA’s unique sponsorship program! Join us as a sponsor during the Annual Conference or during other events throughout the year. Check out the prospectus to learn more.

The Best Type of Networking: At the Saints Game!

Go out with a bang! this school year by joining MSNA Industry and School Nutrition members for Socialize at the Saints. Enjoy a buffet of ballpark favorites and watch the St. Paul Saints take on the Toledo Mud Hens - for only $25!

Note that this event is only for MSNA members, individuals belonging to an MSNA industry member organization, and any guests accompanying a member. Significant others/guests are welcome! (Only 1 guest per member registration, please.) Please pay via credit card at the time of registration.

I want to Socialize at the Saints!

Members in the News

May 15th

MSNA President Michele Hawkinson, President-elect Emily Malone, and Vice President Glen Ritter presented at the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) conference on "What's Next in Free School Meals: Seeing Down the Line for your District". MSNA also hosted a booth at the exhibit show.

Check out photos here.

March 18th

A variety of lunch heroes were recognized at their schools in honor of School Lunch Hero Day! Congratulations to:

Minnesota’s Director of the Year: Julie Kronabetter, Burnsville Eagan Savage ISD 191
Manager of the Year: Sandra Hirdler, Brooklyn Middle STEAM School
Employee of the Year: Melissa Willhite, Tracy Area Schools
MSNA Hero Award: Pat Tasse, Five Hawks Elementary
MSNA Hero Site Award: Alexandria Area High School

View photos and read about the heroes here.

May 21st

Brooklyn Middle STEAM School’s nutrition manager, Sandra Hirdler, is highlighted in the Sun Post for being named School Nutrition Association 2024 Midwest Region Manager of the Year.

Read the article here.