September 12, 2014 - Organizations that help older Minnesotans stay in their homes as they age are receiving more than $5.3 million in funds appropriated by the Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Mark Dayton, and awarded by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

September 10, 2014 - A Medicaid-funded home care provider who operated two programs in Woodbury was sentenced in Ramsey District County Court to pay restitution totaling $20,791, serve 30 days in the Ramsey County Workhouse and forfeit any employment where he could access Medicaid funds.

September 10, 2014 - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed September as Recovery Month in Minnesota in recognition of the annual National Recovery Month, which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

September 08, 2014 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently awarded $1.8 million to 15 community service agencies statewide to meet the needs current and former foster youth, who are at greater risk of becoming homeless.

September 04, 2014 - Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed September as Recovery Month in Minnesota, in recognition of the annual National Recovery Month, which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

September 02, 2014 - Minnesota achieved a 99 percent compliance rate with state and federal laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to people under 18 years old during the 2013 federal fiscal year.

August 28, 2014 - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today, Aug. 28, 2014, Senior LinkAge Line® One Stop Shop for Older Minnesotans Day in honor of the 20th year of the service.

August 22, 2014 - DHS is convening a series of meetings for stakeholders around Minnesota to discuss ideas for improving mental health services in their areas. Feedback from these meetings will help the department in developing initiatives for the 2015 session of the Minnesota Legislature.

August 22, 2014 - Adult protective services, home and community services for seniors, Indian Elder Desk, Ombudsman for Long -Term Care and nursing homes content is moving within the DHS website today. The move is part of a redesign of the department's public website to improve its usability.

August 19, 2014 - DHS is involved in several efforts at this year’s Minnesota State Fair, which begins Thursday, Aug. 21, and runs through Monday, Sept. 1. This year the Minnesota Board on Aging booth in the Education Building will highlight the 20th anniversary of the Senior LinkAge Line®.