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The Low-Income Rental Classification (LIRC) program provides a reduced property tax class rate for qualifying rental housing and can lower property tax obligations.

In November, voters in Duluth, Minnesota approved a Right to Repair ballot initiative, granting tenants a right to repair certain defects in residential rental units when applicable requirements are met.

The MN Department of Revenue has recently reorganized their website content and added more training resources to help customers navigate the CRP system.

Federal enforcement activities in Minnesota have intensified following national directives expanding expedited removal and activating multi-agency Homeland Security task forces.

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open until Dec. 12, 2025.

Effective November 2025, MDH is using a new Physical Environment Inspection Report to document physical environment deficiencies identified during:

Due to mounting financial losses, health insurer UCARE announced earlier this week that it is shutting down all operations and will be transferring clients to another non-profit Minnesota health insurer, Medica.

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 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.

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.

Election day – Nov. 4 – is just around the corner. There are no statewide or federal elections happening this year, but throughout the state there are elections for crucial positions such as mayor, city council, school board, and various local ballot questions.

Maintaining a safe environment is fundamental in every healthcare facility, especially where staff care for residents who may not be able to respond quickly in an emergency. During October’s District Swing events, members received valuable guidance from the Minnesota State Fire Marshal (SFM) Healthcare Team on how to strengthen fire safety and emergency preparedness programs. The session emphasized best practices for conducting effective drills, maintaining critical equipment, and ensuring compliance with Life Safety Code documentation requirements.

An addition to Minnesota’s Assisted Living Bill of Rights was passed in the 2025 legislative session and is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The addition simply ensures the right to have a support person physically present at the times of a resident’s choosing.

For nearly 30 years, the Senior LinkAge Line has been Minnesota’s primary aging resource connecting older Minnesotans, caregivers and others to the services and supports they need.

DHS has compiled a helpful summary of all changes made in the 2025 legislature that affect providers of Adult Day Services.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals for the Drive for Five Initiative Competitive Grants to conduct outreach, provide education and training, and job placement in high-demand fields, including the caring professions.

You can now use e-Services to create and submit 2025 Certificates of Rent Paid (CRPs). By making 2025 CRPs available now, you have the option to create CRPs for renters who move before the end of the year. You must give each renter a CRP by January 31 of each year.