Productive Aging

Several people spread dirt along a playground fence with rakes while a small loader vehicle pours more dirt nearby. Playground equipment and benches are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

August 19, 2026

Project updates from our most recent Age Friendly Communities

From Community Input to Community Impact Six communities participated in the latest Age Friendly Communities Program through the Minnesota River

Four people sit in a retro diner booth, smiling at the camera. There are plates with food, mugs, and a jukebox on the wall behind them. The booth is decorated with festive garland.

July 9, 2026

Dorothy Williams and the Spirit of Productive Aging

In Benson, Minnesota, Dorothy Williams has long been known as a quiet force, someone who sees what needs to be done and simply begins doing it. For