Minnesota Public Health Association
Since 1907, MPHA has been dedicated to creating a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.
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Lodging & Parking
Hotels
Update 3/4/26: Both hotels are currently sold out for Monday, April 13. (Sunday, April 12, is still available.) There are many additional hotels in St. Cloud approximately an 8-10 min. drive from the Atwood Center.
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
100 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
MPHA has a room block at the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn, which is a 5-minute drive to the Atwood Memorial Center.
Reservations for attendees must be received on or before Thursday, March 12, 2026 by booking directly through the link below. The room rates are available for an extended stay over the conference from Sunday, April 12 - Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Room Rates: $110.00+ tax per night.
Parking: The Best Western Plus Kelly Inn welcomes you to park your vehicle for free in their outdoor or covered lot while staying with them. You will be advised at check in where to park based on your room location.
Their parking ramp doors are secured, you will need a hotel key to access the hotel when parking below.
This hotel is dog-friendly.
GrandStay® St. Cloud
MPHA has a room block at the GrandStay® St. Cloud, which is a 3-minute drive from the Atwood Memorial Center.
Reservations for attendees must be received on or before Thursday, March 12, 2026 by booking directly through the link below. The room rates are available for an extended stay over the conference from Sunday, April 12 - Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Room Rates: $109+ tax per night.
Parking: TBD.
Booking Info: Call the front desk to book at 320-251-5400. Group name “Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA)."
Parking
Please allow plenty of extra time for parking and finding your way to the Atwood Memorial Center.
Conference attendees can park in the L Lot, which is the closest lot located directly across from the Atwood Memorial Center. It is $2.00/hour.
- Instructions on how to pay for parking can be found here: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/parking/mobile-parking-app.aspx.
There is also a parking ramp available, which is $5.00 for all-day on the weekends.
- Participants can grab a ticket as they enter the ramp and can pay in the stairwell when they leave or as they exit the ramp itself.
Please refer to the highlighted areas on the map for the locations of the parking options.
About the Organizers
The 2026 MPHA Annual Conference planning committee is co-chaired by Holly Walters, MA and Liachia Thao, MPH. Please direct questions to Merry Grande, Executive Director.
Additional conference updates will be posted when available.