2025 Age-Friendly Regional Exchanges
This fall, Age-Friendly Minnesota and its regional partners present a new series of exchanges across the state to reconnect with communities and share the latest news and initiatives from Minnesota’s growing age-friendly movement.
Event highlights include:
- Update on Age-Friendly Minnesota and the Multisector Blueprint on Aging
- Regional Showcase of Age-Friendly Efforts
- Panel Discussion of Elected Officials and Regional Leaders
Northwest Regional Exchange
Thursday November 13th, 9am - 12pm
Living at Home Park Rapids - Park Rapids, MN
The Northwest Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging.
Panelists for this event include:
- Paige Carlson, Aging Well and Assets Development Director, West Central MN Communities Action
- Dave Ebinger, District 5 Commissioner, Clay County
- D’Anne Johnson, Senior Program Manager, Northwest Initiative Foundation
- James Retka, Community Development Director, Northwest Regional Development Commission
Northeast Regional Exchange
Monday November 3rd, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Minnesota Discovery Center - Chisholm, MN
The Northeast Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging.
Panelists for this event include:
- Sen. Grant Hauschild, Dist. 03
- Rep. Spencer Igo, Dist 07A
- Grace Grinager, Cook County Public Health Supervisor
- Stephanie Skraba, City Administrator, City of Chisholm
Central Regional Exchange
Tuesday, October 21st, 10am - 2pm
Resource Training & Solutions - Sartell, MN
The Central Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with Central Minnesota Council on Aging.
Panelists for this event include:
- Gina Heyer, Crow Wing County
- Michelle Hodge, Fairview Health System
- George Schoephoerster, Age-Flourishing St. Cloud
Metro Regional Exchange
Wednesday, November 5th, 9am - 1pm
University of St. Thomas - Saint Paul, MN
The Metro Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with the University of St. Thomas. The event will be held at McNeeley Hall.
Panelists for this event include:
- Andrew Bentley, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget
- Tara Jebens-Singh, District 1, Ramsey County Commissioner
- Rep. Ginny Klevorn, Dist. 42B, MN House of Representatives
- Sen. Jim Abeler, Dist. 16, MN Senate
Southwest Regional Exchange
Wednesday, November 12, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Bethesda - Willmar, MN
The Southwest Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, AARP MN the City of Willmar, and Bethesda.
Panelists for this event include:
- Rep. Dave Baker, Dist. 16B, MN House of Representatives
- Nancy Fasching, Vice President for Community Impact, Southwest Initiative Foundation
- Baille Krieger, Administrator, Bethesda
Southeast Regional Exchange
Wednesday, October 29th, 11am - 2pm
Steele County Historical Society - Owatonna, MN
The Southeast Regional Exchange is hosted in partnership with AARP Minnesota. More event information coming soon!
Panelists for this event include:
- Rep. Luke Frederick, Dist. 18B, Minnesota House of Representatives
- Galen Malecha, Commissioner, Rice County