2026 everyday hero nominations open
Every two years, each region has an opportunity to select an everyday hero.
The everyday hero award is intended to recognize and honor the great work and commitment of local WIC staff – anyone and everyone who works in WIC: clerks, CPAs, coordinators, receptionists, and others who support local WIC operations.
Refer to the WIC Everyday Heroes page for more information on:
- Eligibility
- Selection criteria
- Nomination steps
- Voting procedures
Submit a Minnesota WIC Everyday Hero nomination form by Friday, June 12
For questions, please reach out to Tina Breitenbach.
April advisory group meeting notes
Review the April 27, 2026, Advisory Group Meeting (PDF) for agenda notes. Reach out to your advisory group representative if you have any questions.
Welcoming a new peer breastfeeding counselor?
The next live orientation for peer counselors is scheduled for June 18.
Please contact Kristen Bricko with the name and email address of your new peer to be added to the list! A Microsoft Teams meeting invite will be sent to the peer directly, a few days prior to the orientation date.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Bricko .
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
Upcoming trainings
 2026 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Registration opens in mid-May: 2026 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Options to attend:
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Live Webinar: Aug. 4-5, 12:15 – 4:45 pm CT, $35: The live webinar will be fully online and synchronous.
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Fully online distance: Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, $35: Online, self-led course with recorded presentations from the live session.
Presentations include:
- Whole Milk with Susan Gross, PhD, MPH, RDN, LDN.
- GLP1s in Pregnancy and Lactation with Marina Maes, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP.
- Human milk and infant formula sugar content with Lisa Harnack, DrPH, RD, MPH, and Cate Reilly, BS.
- Picky Eating with Kameron Moding, PhD.
- WIC POPs with Katherine Hendel, PhD, MS, RD, and Lee Vogler, RD.
- LSAW partnership with WIC with Amber Brown, RD.
Questions? Email cpheo@umn.edu.
On demand trainings
Recorded training webinars available
The recordings for our two-part series on pediatric feeding disorders are available on our Recorded Webinars webpage. Watching the recorded version on the Recorded Webinars webpage will not provide continuing education credits. Currently pending approval from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), these recordings will be available for continuing education credits on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Learning Center once approved.
Question? If you have questions about these or other available trainings, please contact Carole Kelnhofer.
The week ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
- St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health - WIC Nutrition Educator and WIC Nutrition Educator - Spanish or Somali language
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day (State office closed)
Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
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