In the final days of the legislative session, lawmakers must act to shore up EMS services — especially in rural areas.

by Michael Juntunen and Becca Huebsch05/09/2025

When you call 911, you expect help to arrive — fast. You expect trained professionals to show up with the equipment and expertise to save lives. But that expectation is at risk across Minnesota, especially in rural communities, because our emergency medical services (EMS) system is being pushed to the brink.

Between the two of us — one leading the Minnesota Ambulance Association and the other directing Perham Area EMS — we’ve both seen up close just how strained ambulance services are across the state. The time for action is now. As lawmakers finalize the state budget in the final days of the 2025 legislative session, they must prioritize sustainable EMS funding. Without it, lifesaving care will be at risk in more communities across Minnesota.

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