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Now is the Time to Submit Your Data Portal First Quarter Data
On April 3, 2025 by Julie Apold
Data submission for Quarter 1, 2025 is now open through April 30 in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Take advantage of this opportunity to track your operational performance over time and benchmark your data against others at the state, regional and other comparison groups, such as groups with similar capacity and services.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
On April 3, 2025 by Lori Meyer
In case you missed it, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is offering over $55,000 in educational scholarships to eligible caregivers and other employees of our member organizations for 2025.
Legislature Releases Budget Targets
On April 3, 2025 by Ben Hansen
Late last week, the House and Senate released budget targets with significant differences. The House proposes $1.1B in cuts this biennium, compared to $754M from the Senate. Those gaps widen in FY2028–29: $2.6B vs. $1.7B, respectively.
State News
MnCHOICES Assessment Duration of Validity Extended
On April 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Effective July 1, 2025, MnCHOICES initial assessments will be valid for 365 days from the interview date to establish program eligibility, extended from the current validity of 60 days.
MDH Offers Emergency Preparedness Basics Workshops
On April 3, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Department of Health Office of Emergency Preparedness has contracted with Vital Learning Strategies to offer Emergency Preparedness Basics Workshops for LTC facilities.
Apply by April 15: Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.
Federal News
Updated HUD Income Limits and Metro HRA Payment Standards Released
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
HUD has released its income limits for affordable rental communities, effective 4/1/2025. These income limits are used by providers of affordable rental property to help a property determine eligibility criteria.
HUD Hot Topics
On April 3, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for providers called HOT Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing.
Help Your Residents Protect HUD Affordable Senior Housing
On March 13, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
Our lawmakers in Washington appreciate hearing from their constituents on issues that are important to us. Protecting HUD affordable senior housing from any budget cuts is more important now than ever.
Notable News
Learn More About LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner, Select Rehabilitation
On April 3, 2025 by Stacy Rogers
Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.
Save on Hiring: Exclusive Job Post Discount for the Year
On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a new member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
New Rental Ordinances Effective in Minneapolis on March 1
On March 20, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
For providers of residential rental property in the City of Minneapolis, please note two new ordinances to be aware of, both effective March 1. These Minneapolis-specific rental ordinances typically affect independent apartment rental as opposed to assisted living rental, but it is recommended that you stay apprised of all laws that affect your city.
Member News
Nura to Open New Clinic in Woodbury
On March 27, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Nura is opening a new clinic in Woodbury to make specialized pain care more convenient for people on the east side of the river. We are excited to begin seeing new patients on April 24. Our goal is to provide exceptional, personalized care to help those living with pain find relief and improve their quality of life.
Vista Prairie at Ridgeway Announces New Executive Director
On March 27, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Vista Prairie Communities is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Klockmann as Executive Director at Vista Prairie at Ridgeway (on 23rd and on German).
Health Dimensions Group® Names Barbara Klick Executive Vice President of Quality
On March 20, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN, announced that they have hired Barbara Klick as executive vice president of quality. With this position, Klick will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.