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Grant Opportunity: Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

We know that it takes time to build great communities, but we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We are excited to announce that the program is back for its ninth year and is currently accepting applications online through March 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT.

Advocating for State Fraud Restitution Fund

AARP is also advocating this year for the creation of a state restitution fund for Minnesota consumers who have lost money to scams. Money for a restitution fund would come from civil penalty payments in consumer fraud enforcement cases.

Help Your Employees Save for Retirement

People are 20 times more likely to save for retirement if contributions are automatically deducted from their paychecks. Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program is a new state-sponsored plan designed to help small businesses offer employees an easy way to save for their future. Set to launch after January 2025, Secure Choice is:

AARP Minnesota 2025 Legislative Priorities

This year, at the state level, we urge lawmakers to fight fraud, make aging a strategic priority in Minnesota, expand affordable housing options, and strengthen Assisted Living protections for residents living in facilities exempt under the law.

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Supporting Family Caregivers in Minnesota

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

Four Minnesota Communities Awarded AARP Community Challenge Grants

By Carla Zbacnik, JUL 17, 2019

"Quick action" innovative projects aimed to inspire change and create better places to live for residents of all ages

Is It Really Covered by Medicare or Is It a Scam?

Learn about ways to protect yourself and your loved ones at our free, two-part webinar.

Making Summer More Accessible

How the Rochester Farmers Market is Making a Summer Staple Available to All

Nominate a Volunteer from Your Community

Now Accepting Nominations for Andrus Awards for Community Service

Take Me Out to... The Movies

AARP Minnesota will be hosting the Fifth Annual Movie Night at the Ballpark at St. Paul’s CHS Field on August 1st, where we will be screening A League of Their Own (rated PG). Moviegoers can take in the event in the stands or they can bring a blanket to enjoy the movie from the outfield of the park. The event is free to movie-lovers of any age, family-friendly and inclusive to all, and a fantastic way to connect to the richness and heart of St. Paul.