Local services funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) through the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) are at risk of losing funding. The OAA funds critical services that […]
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” This quote, attributed to Elizabeth Andrew, is one of my favorites about volunteerism. MNRAAA’s ability to fulfill our vision […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-04-13 08:43:042023-04-13 08:43:04April is National Volunteer Month
MNRAAA Executive Director Jason W. Swanson was invited to attend President Biden’s “Investing in America” tour at the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley on April 3, 2023. While the […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Biden.jpg1920933Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-04-04 16:30:112023-04-04 16:30:11Visit by President Biden Highlights Programs Helping Older Adults in Minnesota
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) Executive Director Jason W. Swanson attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better Minnesota event at the White House on March 1. […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MN-Day-at-the-White-House-030123.jpg603940Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-03-10 16:23:132023-03-10 16:24:16MNRAAA Executive Director Jason W. Swanson invited to the White House
A recent study by Defeat Malnutrition found that one in two older adults (65+) are at risk for malnutrition. Cooking for oneself becomes difficult as we age. Going to the […]
For the past five years, MNRAAA has been fortunate to partner with the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to work with our most rural (population under 3,000) communities on Age Friendly […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-02-22 09:38:142023-02-22 10:30:40MNRAAA’s Age Friendly Community Efforts
February 3, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors: Dianne Crowley […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-02-08 08:51:052023-02-08 09:10:54MNRAAA Announces New Board of Directors Members
February 1, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) has announced 27 Title III funding awards totaling more than $5 million. The awards are funded under […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-02-07 08:29:312023-02-07 08:29:31Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging awards over $5 million in grants
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) has announced a new chair for their board of directors, Kandyce Peton. Peton will take over the role on January 1, 2023. […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2023-01-06 15:04:592023-01-06 15:04:59MNRAAA Announces Retirement of Board Chair, Robert Roesler and election of the new Board Chair, Kandyce Peton
Do Not Miss Your Chance to Change Medicare Advantage Plans! If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have until March 31, 2023, to make changes to your plan. People […]
Support Funding for Aging Services in Greater Minnesota
/in News, Executive Director's Letter, Press Releases/by Erica SchottLocal services funded by the Older Americans Act (OAA) through the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) are at risk of losing funding. The OAA funds critical services that […]
April is National Volunteer Month
/in Volunteer with MNRAAA/by Erica Schott“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” This quote, attributed to Elizabeth Andrew, is one of my favorites about volunteerism. MNRAAA’s ability to fulfill our vision […]
Visit by President Biden Highlights Programs Helping Older Adults in Minnesota
/in News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottMNRAAA Executive Director Jason W. Swanson was invited to attend President Biden’s “Investing in America” tour at the Cummins Power Generation Facility in Fridley on April 3, 2023. While the […]
MNRAAA Executive Director Jason W. Swanson invited to the White House
/in Executive Director's Letter, Office News, Press Releases, Other/by Erica SchottThe Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) Executive Director Jason W. Swanson attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better Minnesota event at the White House on March 1. […]
Support Senior Nutrition Programs
/in Executive Director's Letter, Press Releases/by Erica SchottA recent study by Defeat Malnutrition found that one in two older adults (65+) are at risk for malnutrition. Cooking for oneself becomes difficult as we age. Going to the […]
MNRAAA’s Age Friendly Community Efforts
/in Program Development, Press Releases/by Erica SchottFor the past five years, MNRAAA has been fortunate to partner with the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to work with our most rural (population under 3,000) communities on Age Friendly […]
MNRAAA Announces New Board of Directors Members
/in News, Office News, MNRAAA Board, Press Releases/by Erica SchottFebruary 3, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors: Dianne Crowley […]
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging awards over $5 million in grants
/in News, Grants Contract Management, Office News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottFebruary 1, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) has announced 27 Title III funding awards totaling more than $5 million. The awards are funded under […]
MNRAAA Announces Retirement of Board Chair, Robert Roesler and election of the new Board Chair, Kandyce Peton
/in News, Office News, MNRAAA Board, Press Releases/by Erica SchottThe Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) has announced a new chair for their board of directors, Kandyce Peton. Peton will take over the role on January 1, 2023. […]
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1
/in Medicare, Senior LinkAge Line®, Press Releases/by Erica SchottDo Not Miss Your Chance to Change Medicare Advantage Plans! If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have until March 31, 2023, to make changes to your plan. People […]