State of Minnesota

The Minnesota Veterans Homes centers are located throughout Minnesota, including one in Hastings. It oversees and provides various health care services for veterans and dependents at its care centers. It is operated by the State of Minnesota and is a licensed skilled nursing and boarding care facility. The center provides its services to individuals who are veterans, spouses of a veterans and over 55 years old, a resident of Minnesota and entered military service in Minnesota and the individuals who require medical needs. The center s programs are sponsored by various organizations, groups and individuals. In addition, The Minnesota Veterans Homes accepts donations in the form of money, equipment, clothing and personal items.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is a state agency dedicated to safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable practices in Minnesota. With a focus on preventing and reducing pollution of air, land, and water, the MPCA works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including businesses, governments, organizations, and tribal nations, to develop innovative approaches that protect natural resources, improve human health, and foster economic growth. Committed to environmental justice, the MPCA strives to ensure that all communities, including Black, Indigenous, communities of color, and low-income residents, have access to a healthy environment and fair treatment in the development and enforcement of environmental laws and policies. Through its seven divisions, the MPCA addresses pollution exposure disparities, conducts assessments and cleanups, regulates animal feedlots, monitors air and water quality, administers grants for recycling and pollution prevention, and oversees permitting and compliance for industrial and municipal facilities.Generated from the website

PERA serves over 250,000 current and former public employees from over 2,000 local units of government throughout the state of Minnesota.