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Minnesota's 'Sprint Medic' Pilot Program Aims to Get Paramedics to Rural Emergencies Faster

Source
MPR News
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Date
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
Highlights a rapid response paramedic pilot program focused on decreasing response times for medical emergencies in rural Minnesota. Describes the use of pickup trucks rather than ambulances to quickly provide onsite medical care and assess whether an ambulance is needed for transport.
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Access · Emergency medical services · Service delivery models · Minnesota