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Coming together to raise awareness, build community, and support Minnesotans impacted by epilepsy. With the Twin Cities Walk just around the corner, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) had the opportunity to share its mission with viewers across Minnesota during a FOX 9 interview last night. EFMN Executive Director Jenna

In this Community Spotlight, meet Josh, who will take on the 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend this October with a purpose beyond the finish line. By running in support of the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, he’s raising awareness, inspiring others, and helping make a difference for people impacted by epilepsy across Minnesota.

In May 2026, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) welcomed 50 individuals and families impacted by epilepsy to Thumper Pond Indoor Waterpark in Ottertail for a day filled with splashing, laughter, connection, and community.

In May 2026, EFMN hosted its inaugural EpiForum, bringing together clinicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, and industry partners for an evening focused on Emerging Technologies in Epilepsy Care.

Explore highlights from the 2026 Epilepsy Leadership Conference, where EFMN joined national leaders to strengthen connections, share insights, and collaborate.

EFMN marked Purple Day all March, inviting Minnesotans to rise in purple, learn about epilepsy, and raise awareness across the state.

Day of Giving that Makes a Local Difference Each February, Giving Hearts Day brings communities across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota together for a meaningful day of giving. This 24-hour charitable fundraising event brings communities together to support local non-profits making a difference, encouraging donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness.

A pancake breakfast was the perfect beginning for the day ahead.  The second day of summer camp was packed with excitement, laughter, and a little bit of suspense. With the weather forecast predicting thunderstorms, campers and staff started the day with a mix of enthusiasm and curiosity, wondering whether the

What is it? Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) happens when a person with epilepsy who was otherwise healthy dies unexpectedly This sudden death does not happen because of a known injury, accident, drowning, seizure emergency such as status epilepticus, or another known cause.  Although SUDEP has been reported for