News and Events

At Walker Methodist, we do everything we can to support our customers’ wants, needs and dreams. To see how we’re doing in our important mission and work, review some of our recent press clippings and events:

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Walker Methodist Wins Two Awards at the 11th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards

The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, announced the 2012 award winners to highlight this year's best of the best in interactive media production. Walker Methodist earned recognition twice with a Gold award in the Consumer Information category and Silver award in the Advocacy/Non-Profit category. Read more

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Walker Methodist 5K/10K 2013!

Published - April 8, 2013. Join us for Walker Methodist’s annual 5K/10K Run and Walk on Saturday, June 8th, 2013, at Lake Harriet. Read more

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Walker Methodist Hosts Maser Amundson Spring Conference

Maser Amundson presents & Walker Methodist hosts the 3rd Annual Spring Conference, focusing on the unique considerations of life care, estate planning and health care directives for elders in the LGBT community.Read more

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Walker Methodist & Preston Kelly Win Interactive Media Award for Walker Methodist Website

Walker Methodist, in collaboration with Minneapolis ad agency Preston Kelly, win top honors in prestigious, international digital marketing awards.Read more

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Walker Methodist in the News!

Watch Nick Kozel our VP of Marketing & Communications talk about Walker Methodist's mission and meaning on local news. Appearing on Comcast customers' CNN channel through the month of January:

http://www.comcastnewsmakers.com/video/walker-methodist/

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Walker Methodist featured in Star Tribune

Walker Methodist, founded in 1876, has a new mission statement that highlights its evolution from nursing home operator to manager of 11 housing complexes: "Life. And all the living that goes with it." Read more.

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Walker Methodist breaks ground on major expansion at Westwood Ridge campus in West St. Paul

Walker Methodist broke ground on October 3rd, 2011 on a major expansion of its Westwood Ridge campus in West St. Paul. The expansion includes a new transitional care and rehabilitation center designed to serve area residents who are transitioning from a hospital stay to a return home. The expansion also includes memory care and private care suites. Read more

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Walker Methodist 5K/10K Run & Walk

Walker Methodist held the 7th annual 5k/10k Run and Walk around Lake Harriet on June 9th. Runners and walkers of all abilities participated. The course was chip-timed and all registered participants received a performance T-shirt. Funds raised support seniors in our community. This year’s event attracted over 300 runners and raised over $20,000. We hope to see everyone again next year! Read more