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Helping connect Minnesotans to resources that help them save money and live their best life
Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota workers will have access to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)—a new state benefit that provides financial support and job protection when you need time away from work to care for yourself or a loved one.
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a better chance of financial recovery, thanks to a new bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. The Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, was signed into law in 2025 with strong bipartisan support. This innovative fund will help victims of fraud recover lost money—especially in cases where scammers are untraceable or bankrupt.
Gayle Brown Olson has been awarded the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Minnesota. The annual award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
At AARP Wisconsin, our goal is to help all Wisconsinites live their best lives as they age. Whether that means financial security or protection from the latest scams or working in local communities to make them safer and more accessible for all their residents, we will continue to work with lawmakers at all levels to help you live with dignity and purpose.
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that it was a pivotal time for older adults and their families in Washington, D.C. Across the District, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders rallied to protect the dignity, health, and financial security of seniors—facing both longstanding challenges and new opportunities for progress.
Get help with scam awareness and fraud prevention at a monthly Fraud Watch Check-In with AARP Maine volunteer Pam Partridge in Bingham.
May your holiday season be filled with warmth, peace, and the knowledge that we appreciate you beyond measure.
Take simple, but meaningful, steps to support your well-being!
Love those Christmas Cacti? Want to keep them around for a long time? Here’s how.
Governor Newsom has signed all eight of AARP’s top priority bills, completing a “clean sweep” of high-priority legislation for 2025. We went 8 for 8 this year — with seven priority bills passing the legislature and AB 470, which we opposed, falling to defeat.
Cryptocurrency kiosks, also called crypto ATMS or BTMs, are all over Wisconsin, and scammers are using them to steal millions of dollars.
Top tips for staying safe from scams
Recent voting changes in South DakotaStarting in 2026, a new state law changes how and when municipal elections are held in South Dakota.
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