AARP Minnesota

Today, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is participating in an AARP forum on the unique financial challenges facing Boomer women. The forum features Sen. Klobuchar and other leading women Members of Congress as well as business leaders discussing how public, business and individual actions can improve financial security for women.

Hello again this is Lynne, and just to remind you, I recently began a new job developing SNAP outreach efforts to help Minnesota nonprofits combat hunger among older adults. One of the best parts of my work is the opportunity to explore new events and settings for connecting seniors to the resources they need. I am learning that the best conversations about Minnesotans’ daily struggles and the programs that can help often take place where I least expect them.

An important change is coming and it will have a major impact on Minnesota consumers. Beginning on October 1 st, the new Minnesota health care marketplace will open its doors. The marketplace – called MNsure – is a one-stop shop where Minnesota consumers can find health insurance that is affordable.

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The following statement was issued by Michele Kimball, AARP Minnesota State Director

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My name is Lynne McMullen and I recently began a new job developing SNAP outreach efforts to help Minnesota nonprofits combat hunger among senior citizens. When I began this assignment I had little understanding of the physical, mental and emotional impact hunger has on thousands of older Minnesotans.

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This June, AARP is partnering with Bremer Bank to support food banks across Minnesota, North Dakota and Western Wisconsin. Each view of the the YouTube video below will generate a $1 donation from Bremer Bank up to a total of $10,000. Proceeds will go to support 2nd Harvest Heartland and the Great Plains Food Bank which support food shelves in the three states.

ST. PAUL -- AARP Minnesota today applauded the efforts of State Senator Bobby Champion and State Representative Rick Hansen for their work on authoring bipartisan legislation to help hundreds-of-thousands of Minnesotan citizens who are caring for their parents or loved ones. The legislation (SF 840 and HF 568) has now been approved by both legislative chambers, but certain differences in the two bills still must be addressed.