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Strengthen Your MDS Practice with In-Person Training

2026-06-04T18:28:00+00:00

Accurate MDS practice is essential to quality care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement success. LeadingAge Minnesota is offering two in-person MDS training opportunities designed to support both experienced professionals and those new to the MDS role.

HJ Sims Expands Midwest Presence with Addition of Greg Ellingson as Vice President

2026-06-04T18:26:00+00:00

HJ Sims is pleased to announce the hiring of Greg Ellingson as a Vice President on its not-for-profit senior living investment banking team. Based in Des Moines, Greg will support the firm's continued Midwest growth through business development and client engagement, reinforcing HJ Sims’ commitment to serving mission-driven organizations across the region.

IL Operators Professional Networking Group June 9th

2026-06-04T18:25:00+00:00

Operators of Independent Senior Housing are invited to participate in the monthly IL Operators Professional Networking Group. Our IL Operators Professional Networking Group meets every 2^nd Tuesday. The next virtual meeting is on Tuesday, June 9^th at 10 a.m.

Aug. 4 Foundation Golf Tournament Sold Out - But You Can Still Make an Impact!

2026-06-04T18:24:00+00:00

The 13th Annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament on August 4 is officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who registered to help support the Foundation's scholarship program, which empowers aging services professionals to pursue education, build new skills, and advance their careers.

Leadership Academy Launches 2026 Cohort

2026-06-04T18:23:00+00:00

The 2026 LeadingAge Minnesota Leadership Academy officially launched in May with a two-day session focused on Authentic Leadership — setting the stage for a year of reflection, growth, and connection.

Guidance Related to Emotional Support Animals Updated by HUD

2026-06-04T18:22:00+00:00

In a May 22 internal memo, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed that the agency is reassessing its guidance for reasonable accommodations requests for assistance animals.

Risk-Based “Short” Survey Pilot Brings Shorter Review Option for Nursing Homes

2026-06-04T18:21:00+00:00

CMS continues to test a risk-based survey process known as a “short survey” for select nursing homes that meet higher-quality indicators. The shorter survey approach is intended to focus survey resources while still protecting resident health and safety. The short survey still meets CMS requirements for the standard survey cycle.

Minnesota Housing Releases Updated Rent and Income Limits

2026-06-04T18:20:00+00:00

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) rent and income limits. These limits are now available on Minnesota Housing’s Multifamily Rent and Income Limits webpage. Minnesota Housing uses the HUD published limits to compute income and rent limits for Multifamily loan programs.

What Providers Need to Know About Minnesota’s New Happy Hour Process

2026-06-04T18:16:00+00:00

Minnesota’s much-discussed “Grandparents’ Happy Hour” provision is now live, and it gives assisted living communities, nursing homes, and boarding care homes a clearer path to host resident-focused activities or events where alcohol may be served without obtaining a separate liquor license.

2026 Legislative Session Webinar Recording Now Available

2026-06-04T18:15:00+00:00

Did you miss our 2026 Legislative webinar? Not to worry! This webinar is now available in our resource library and in our store.