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October 2, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. – Britta Babel was awarded Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to an ACS

September 19, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, Minn. – Attorney General Keith Ellison received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution to protecting Minnesotans from the harms of commercial tobacco, the cause of roughly

May 20, 2024
Minnesota

St. Paul, M inn. – “As lawmakers close the 2024 legislative session, their record on improving cancer policy is decidedly mixed for the nearly 38,000 Minnesotans who will be diagnosed with the disease this year. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was pleased

October 17, 2023
Minnesota

Couldn't make it to this year's Research and Innovation Forum? Here is the recording of the October 17 event. The agenda for the event included: WELCOMING REMARKS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH PANEL Moderator: Elizabeth Emerson, Vice President, Public Affairs, Goff Public Monica Buchanan, Ph.D.,

Minnesota Events

January 31, 2026CST
Fridley, MN

Join ACS CAN Minnesota for our 2026 Volunteer Training! This year's training will focus on preparing for our 2026 Legislative Session and how you can help make your voice heard in the fight against cancer. This training will be hybrid, so please be sure to let us know how you...

March 4, 2026CST
St. Paul, MN

Join us at our 2026 Cancer Action Day on Wednesday, March 4! The event will kick off at the Minnesota History Center for our welcome and training, and then we'll head to up to the Capitol for meetings with lawmakers. Don't worry— you don't have to be an expert, and...

State Contacts

Britta Babel
Minnesota Grassroots Manager
Eagan, MN
Emily Myatt
Minnesota Government Relations Director
Eagan, MN
Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy

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