As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Minnesotans—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. If you are facing food insecurity, know that help is available.
Newly released AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that one in five adults (21%) in Minnesota are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
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.
Ready to conquer Thanksgiving dinner like a culinary champ? Join us on November 21 at 2 PM for a cozy, confidence-boosting cook-along with the fabulous Chef Liz Barbour—your new holiday hero.
Joining AARP Wyoming’s GRT on October 23 will be Wyoming Rural Electric Association’s Shawn Taylor and David Bush of Black Hills Power. As the cost of power has gone up, this duo will tell event attendees what is going into the cost of power as well as offer thoughts on the future of power delivery.
If you’ve found yourself helping a loved one more and more, driving to appointments, managing medications, or handling bills, you’re not alone. Many people become caregivers gradually, and it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin.
Start the holiday season off by traveling through the Land of Snow and an enchanted forest wonderland with the dance theatre performance of The Nutcracker.