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The 2025 legislative session brought significant changes to contracts, notifications, and terminations for assisted living providers.

Consonus Pharmacy is proud to announce that Jessica Androff, PharmD, BCGP, President of Pharmacy, has been named President-Elect of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).

A new kind of senior living community has broken ground in Plymouth. Belleston Residence, an assisted and independent living community designed to provide high-acuity care in a residential setting will be located at 18035 Old Rockford Road.

Operators of independent living senior housing communities are invited to join the monthly networking group that is specifically designed for you! This virtual networking meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m.

If you are an operator of a HUD community, you are invited to join our upcoming quarterly networking group. Get together with other operators to network, share best practices, and get any up-to-the minute updates related to HUD.

Executives in senior services nutrition and culinary leadership are invited to join our upcoming gathering of your peers.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 18 at noon and join the Fund Developer Network for an interactive conversation on all things fundraising in senior care.

Stratis Health has been selected by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to create an educational toolkit to support compliance with state regulations for new and current home care and assisted living providers.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is investing in the long-term care workforce through a new funding opportunity that expands access to legal services for New Americans.

The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open until Jan. 6. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.

The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends.

At the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Boston, LeadingAge Minnesota was honored to share the stage with distinguished partners from Kenya and Minnesota to spotlight an emerging model of international collaboration in the aging services workforce.

The 43-day federal government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—ended November 12 after Congress approved a short-term funding bill through January 30, 2026.

Materials from the State Fire Marshal’s presentation, Fire Drills and Other Common Violations in Healthcare Settings, at the October 2025 District Meeting events are now available.

The Sholom Foundation recently announced the appointment of Ted Flaum as its new Chief Development Officer, effective October 13, 2025.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 18 at noon and join the Fund Developer Network for an interactive conversation on all things fundraising in senior care.

Voters in Duluth and St. Paul pass ballot referendums on Tuesday intended to provide added protections to renters. Member organizations who operate apartments or assisted living facilities should be aware of these changes and how they may affect their operations.

The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for second quarter 2025. This quarterly analytic resource for association members focuses on key trends in the senior care sector:

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open until Dec. 12, 2025. The program helps qualified HCBS providers fund employee scholarships and/or loan forgiveness for education and training related to a course of study that is expected to lead to career advancement within the HCBS field.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Minnesota’s updated minimum-wage rates and new Paid Leave program take effect. Employers are required to post updated “Minimum Wage” and “Paid Leave” notices in the workplace. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has released updated posters—available now at no cost—to help you stay compliant.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is now threatening key programs that help Minnesotans stay warm and support early childhood development.

Following recent LeadingAge Minnesota member webinars on the upcoming Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MPL) law, we received dozens of thoughtful and practical questions from providers.

On Oct. 28, the Walz Administration announced it would be using a new process for Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to review claims for certain Medicaid benefits and services before they are paid.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is now threatening key programs that help Minnesotans stay warm and support early childhood development. Funding delays for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) could leave up to 125,000 Minnesota households struggling to afford heating costs as winter approaches, while the Cold Weather Rule offers only partial protection—excluding many rural residents who rely on propane or fuel oil. At the same time, several Head Start programs across the state face the loss of federal funding, putting services for preschool children at risk.

The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act has been reintroduced – A federal bill that proposes to recapture up to 40,000 previously authorized but unused immigrant visas—25,000 for nurses and 15,000 for physicians.

The education program year may be winding down, but your staff training doesn’t have to stop. We’ve added new on-demand education content that you and your team can access at deeply discounted prices to keep skills sharp and continue earning CEUs.

We’re pleased to welcome Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee) as a new member of LeadingAge Minnesota! For more than 50 years, Alight has worked alongside immigrants and refugees to help them build safety, stability, and belonging.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 18 at noon and join the Fund Developer Network for an interactive conversation on all things fundraising in senior care.

LeadingAge Minnesota business partner CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) recently released their 40^th Annual SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report. This year's report is centered on the importance of understanding the reimbursement landscape, how quality drives performance, and enhancing business operations and acumen.

Providers enrolled with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are provided a MN-ITS Mailbox that is used by DHS to provide important information. MN–ITS will soon be moving to LoginMN. Enrolled providers will receive a pop-up message in MN–ITS to enter and confirm your work email and phone number.