CentraCare and University of Minnesota to Host Community Open House for New Medical School Campus in St. Cloud

CentraCare and the University of Minnesota Medical School are excited to invite the public to a Community Open House celebrating the grand opening of the new University of Minnesota Medical School CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud.

This celebratory event offers a unique opportunity for the community to explore the state-of-the-art medical education facility, meet our inaugural class of medical students and faculty, and learn more about the future of healthcare education in the region.

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1600 County Road 134, St. Cloud, MN (Across from CentraCare Plaza)

Activities Include:

• Tours of the new medical school campus
• Meet-and-greet with faculty and students
• Live music and local food trucks

"This new regional campus represents a significant step forward in expanding access to high-quality medical education and healthcare in Central Minnesota," Ken Holmen, MD, CEO and President of CentraCare. "We are thrilled to welcome the community to be part of this historic moment."

"We're incredibly proud of this expansion, which wouldn't be possible without our partnership with CentraCare and the support of the community. Together, we're training more physicians in innovative ways to serve rural Minnesota—combining academic excellence with community-based care," said Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School.

The event is free and open to the public. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend and celebrate this exciting new chapter in rural medical education.