RAAN

11/13/2025

Town Hall Meeting alert - Representatives Leigh Finke, Heather Keeler, Liish Kozlowski and Brion Curran will be hosting a Legislative Town Hall in Fergus Falls on the evening of Monday, November 17th.

There is also a virtual option if you're not in the area!

Learn more and register at the link below:
https://bit.ly/TransRights-Nov17-25

11/11/2025

Our St. Cloud office will be hosting a listening session in collaboration with the Minnesota HIV/Aging Coalition for older adults living with HIV on the afternoon of Friday, November 21st. Lunch and a $30 gift card will be provided.

This session aims to gather information about the needs and concerns of individuals aging with HIV to inform the development of future services, including an advocacy agenda.

To register, click the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-session-aging-with-hiv-in-minnesota-st-cloud-tickets-1819965508829?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/10/2025

Love wins!

BREAKING: Supreme Court declines challenge to landmark 2015 marriage equality ruling

11/04/2025

Iron Range peeps - please join us for tomorrow's Community Connect at the Mountain Iron Community Center between 10AM-2PM!

Need a ride? Call Arrowhead Transit for a free lift on one of their existing bus routes: 1-800-862-0175

11/03/2025

Take it easy out there while we all adjust!

During the two weeks after we change our clocks back from daylight saving time, deer-vehicle collisions reach their annual peak. When we “fall back,” we create one more hour of high-danger driving. That afternoon hour of increased darkness results in more cars on the road when more wildlife roam. Stay safe by slowing down at dawn and dusk, using high beams when there’s no oncoming traffic, and always staying alert to movement along the side of the road.

When wildlife and vehicles collide, nobody wins. We can save lives and reduce roadside accidents year round by building more wildlife crossings across the country. Wildlife Crossings Save Lives. https://environmentamerica.org/articles/watch-out-for-animals-on-the-road/

11/01/2025

Today is Early Giving for Give to the Max Day!

Since its inception in 2009, nonprofits and schools have raised more than $400 million through GiveMN and giving events like Give to the Max.

Through donations from caring neighbors, we are able to broaden our capacity for the people we serve. Please consider chipping in a few dollars if you're able! 💜

Link to donate: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Rural-Aids-Action-Network

RAAN envisions rural communities where persons living with or affected by HIV/AIDS live dignified lives and receive appropriate and compassionate medical care, and where communities understand the realities of transmission and prevention. RAAN staff provide the following...

10/29/2025

Exciting news Mankato peeps!

Chipotle on Warren Street will be hosting a fundraiser for RAAN on Monday, November 10th from 4pm-8pm. Here's the best part: 25% of event sales will be donated!

To participate, simply show this flyer at checkout or place your order online with the promo code VNCJP4X. See you there!

10/28/2025

WIC benefits are still available, see below!

Keep using WIC benefits!
MN WIC has received additional funds to continue services into mid-November if the federal government shutdown continues.
WIC families - please keep your WIC appointments, shop with your WIC card, and use your benefits.

Questions? Call your local WIC clinic. We will post updates when we have more to share.

We’re keeping our website updated: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/ppthome.html

10/27/2025

LIHEAP Update:

Due to the government shutdown, sellers of fuel oil and propane, such as Community Co-ops, Ferrellgas, AmeriGas etc. will not make deliveries unless paid and are not required to do so under the Cold Weather Rule. Consumers of fuel oil or propane will need to pay out-of-pocket to continue deliveries, if the local agency who they applied for LIHEAP does not have reserve funding to cover payments during the shutdown.

Minnesotans can apply for emergency energy assistance, which is for energy emergencies, to cover up to $600.00 for preventing shutoff or non-delivery of fuel oil or propane. To qualify for the emergency, consumers must show that they have applied for LIHEAP and that a disconnection or non-delivery will occur.

Find additional application and information at:

The Energy Assistance Program provides up to $1,500 in additional grants for eligible Minnesotans who need help

10/27/2025

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention helps us get in front of challenges, so that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive.

Find help: samhsa.gov/find-help

10/20/2025

UPDATE: phones and internet are back up and running in the Duluth office!

FYI our Duluth office's phone and internet are down. We're working to get it resolved ASAP. You should still be able to reach staff via email in the meantime.