Six communities throughout Minnesota will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults. The AARP Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places; housing; transportation; and more.
The State Legislature bridged a historically narrow political divide to pass a two-year state budget during a special session. Despite facing challenges such as vacancies in both chambers, federal budget uncertainties, and a looming structural deficit, the Legislature successfully advanced several of AARP Minnesota’s key legislative priorities.
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Minnesota Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Minnesotans 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
Starting May 14, AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
St. Paul -- AARP announced today that the City of Minneapolis has been officially designated an Age Friendly Community in the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities.
AARP’s Paint & Sip Sessions are led by Simply Jane Artable, a Minneapolis non-profit arts center. Classes are easy to understand and work for any skill level. Come find your inner artists and enjoy some wine and light appetizers.
One of things that makes the Twin Cities unique is a world class performing arts scene. This Fall AARP in the Twin Cities is excited to announce special ticket prices for AARP members and their guests at two of these venues.
Join AARP this fall to fight hunger and enjoy Oktoberfest at area craft breweries. Two growing trends in the Twin Cities are craft brewing and food insecurity in the 50+ population. AARP in the Twin Cities is celebrating the former in order to fight the later.
Warm weather is a precious commodity in Minnesota and when it is warm we don’t waste a second. We eat outside, play outside, drink outside and sometimes we even watch movies outside. This summer