Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI

03/13/2026

A sweet surprise for our families! 💚

One of our wonderful volunteers recently stopped by the House with Shamrock Shakes, bringing big smiles!

There’s still time to get yours before March 17. At participating McDonald’s locations, 25¢ from every shake sold supports families staying at the Ronald McDonald House®.

03/11/2026

After 206 nights, Charley is home! 💛

She left the Ronald McDonald House earlier this week after a long stay in Rochester. Her family is grateful to be back together at home, even as they prepare for frequent trips back for continued care.

Charley made sure to give one last wave goodbye as she headed out the doors of the House. Please join us in celebrating this milestone and wishing Charley and her family many comforting moments together at home.

03/10/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved? 💛

Join us for Welcome Wednesday at the Ronald McDonald House®. This casual, open-house visit is a great opportunity to tour the House, learn more about our mission, and explore how you can support families through volunteerism.

We are actively seeking volunteers, and this is the perfect first step to see where your time and talents could make a difference.

Our next Welcome Wednesday:
March 18 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Stop by anytime during the two-hour window. Please sign up in advance so we know to expect you and can plan accordingly.

👉 Sign up today:
https://conta.cc/4r1RtvT

03/09/2026

Last week, our team had the opportunity to join Midwest Access to share the impact already happening inside the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Marys Campus. 💛

In the first 10 days alone, the Family Room served more than 670 individuals, including 13 families from Olmsted County, offering caregivers a place to rest, recharge, and stay close during long hospital days. And the impact continues to grow.

We also talked about something many of you look forward to this time of year… Shamrock Shake season. At participating McDonald’s locations, 25¢ from every Shamrock Shake sold supports Ronald McDonald House families -- now through March 17th!

Midwest Access Southeastern MN and Northern Wisconsin Ronald McDonald House Family Room

03/05/2026

🍀Shamrock Shake season is here.

Originally introduced in 1970 at McDonald’s restaurants to help support local Ronald McDonald Houses, the Shamrock Shake has become a sweet tradition with a powerful purpose.

This year, at participating McDonald’s locations from March 6-17, 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold will support families staying at the Ronald McDonald House®.

One shake. A little green.
A lot of impact.

03/04/2026

Today we had the honor of joining Courtesy Corporation McDonald’s at their annual Summit for store leadership to celebrate an incredible 2025. 💛

Across 66 restaurants, Courtesy Corporation teams and their communities raised an astonishing $1.28 million through Round-Up in 2025 — all from guests choosing to round up their orders to the nearest dollar. That’s $1.28 million in coins making an incredible difference for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

While we were together, store leaders also took time to create special goodies for families staying back at the House, a thoughtful reminder that their support goes far beyond fundraising.

We’re so grateful to the Courtesy Corporation team and the communities they serve for continuing to turn small change into extraordinary impact.

02/26/2026

For many of the kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House®, being here for treatment means missing out on things happening back home, including camps, school activities, and time with friends.

That’s why we host our own “camps” right here at the House. ❄️️

At our recent Winter Camp, families enjoyed snowball ping pong, built marshmallow igloos, dressed their own snowmen, and took part in many more creative winter activities. It was a chance to laugh, play, and simply be kids for a while.

02/25/2026

Our March calendar still has open House Dinner dates, and we’d love your help filling them. 💛

For families staying at the Ronald McDonald House®, a warm meal after a long hospital day means more than dinner. It’s a chance to gather, exhale, and simply be together.

Whether you cook, cater, or coordinate a group to serve, hosting a House Dinner is a meaningful way to care for families when they need it most.

👉 Sign up for a March date here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094cacab23a2f58-house2 #/

Thank you for helping us keep our kitchen full and our families cared for.

02/23/2026

A red carpet was rolled out in Rice Lake, and it was well deserved. 💛

In Q4 of 2025, McDonald's - Rice Lake raised more than $14,000 to support families staying at the Ronald McDonald House® — simply through guests choosing to round up their orders to the nearest dollar.

Yes, that impact came from spare change. Cents at a time. Visit after visit. Small decisions adding up to something powerful.

To say thank you, our team made the trip over to celebrate with goodies, cake pops, and a red carpet moment.

Thank you to the Rice Lake McDonald’s team and the entire community for showing how everyday generosity can truly add up for families who need a place to stay close during their child’s care.

02/21/2026

We’re grateful to be one of the organizations selected through Atlas Insurance Brokers, LLC.'s 25 for 25 initiative as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. 💛

As part of this special milestone, Atlas is donating to local nonprofits nominated by their employees — and we’re honored to have been chosen. Thank you to Emily Demers and the Atlas team for supporting families staying at the Ronald McDonald House®.

02/20/2026

Love was stitched into every detail this Valentine’s Day. 💛

A heartfelt thank you to the Fairway Ridge Cooperative sewing group for once again handmaking and donating their beautiful MN Heart Pillows as Day Brighteners for our families.