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#  Minnesota & Dakotas Chapter Parkinson's Symposium 

 Empire Event Center  
 1517 16th Street SW  
 Rochester, MN 55902 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 October 7, 202310:00 am to 2:00 pm CDT

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111692&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111693&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![raising hands in a conference](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/prsymposium-bloghero.png?itok=CX_LmLFt)  ### In-person check-in, breakfast and vendor visits start at 9 a.m.

After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson’s disease may become more challenging. Learn how motor fluctuations and sleep may change over time and new treatment options for managing them.

Connect with your peers and take advantage of a unique networking opportunity for those with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease!

### Speakers

**Dr. Rodolfo Savica**  
Mayo Clinic Rochester

**Dr. Erik K. St. Louis**  
Mayo Clinic Rochester

**Melanie Brennan, PT, DPT**  
EA Therapeutic Health

**Danielle Dinger**  
Pottery by Dane

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**For in-person attendees:** Check-in and vendor visits start at 9 a.m. Breakfast will also be served during this time.

**For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 10 a.m.

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There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

  ##   Contact Us  

 Erin McGee

 

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 MinnesotaDakotas@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (763) 317-1304

 

 

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 *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.*

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

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###  [ Managing Changing Symptoms ](/events/2026/suffolk) 

 After many years of good symptom management, Parkinson's disease may become more challenging. Learn how Parkinson's symptoms may change over time and new strategies available to manage them.

 October 16, 2026Commack, NY

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119349&view=RSVP) 

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###  [ Live Fitness Friday - Punch Out Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Oct16FF) 

 Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month.

 October 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117629&view=RSVP) 

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###  [ Moving Day DFW ](/events/2026/md-dfw) 

 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?fr_id=7906&pg=entry) 

  

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