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AARP investing $66,000 in Minnesota communities as part of nationwide grant program

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.

2025 Legislative Report

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.

Andrus Award for Community Service Nominations

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.

Social Security’s Legacy—and Its Future

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.

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AARP at the Minnesota State Fair

The AARP Block Party heads to the Minnesota State Fair, August 24 – September 4, 2023. Attendees will have a chance to interact with AARP and these amazing activations:

State Works to Expand Broadband for Older Adults, Other Groups

By Mary Van Beusekom , JUL 1, 2023

AARP Minnesota is working to ensure more Minnesotans—especially those 50 and older—can harness the power of broadband. It’s vital for everything from entertainment to accessing reliable information.

2023 Community Challenge Grantees Announced

AARP invests in communities across Minnesota through eight organizations as part of nationwide grant program.

AARP MN Speaker Request

Keep AARP in mind when you’re planning programs for community groups or organizations. Our presentations and workshops provide useful tools and actionable information to help Minnesotans 50-plus live their best lives. The presentations are typically 30 to 60 minutes and can be tailored to meet your needs. Please note that AARP MN requests at least 15 attendees for a presentation.

2023 Legislative Report

Fighting for Minnesotans 50-plus and Their Families

Join AARP at the Twin Cities Pride Festival

By AARP Bulletin, JUN 1, 2023

AARP Minnesota is sponsoring a space that will celebrate older members of the LGBTQ+ community at the annual Twin Cities Pride Festival. The festival is the weekend of June 23–25, at Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., in Minneapolis.