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Public Policy Update: The End is Near… for Minnesota's 2021 Legislative Session

While there are a few lingering challenges as the 2021 session comes to a close in Minnesota, it appears that the legislature will pass a complete budget and avoid a state government shutdown. While… Read more »

Wilder Research Postpones Minnesota Homeless Study Until 2022

Wilder Research has decided to postpone its 2021 triennial study of homelessness by one year. The study will now take place in October 2022.  We made this decision in consultation with multiple… Read more »

Community Vaccine Days at Wilder: Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Wilder has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Health to host four mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics at several of our service locations in June.

Wilder staff Austine Vaughn-Bergling and Samreen Saadi receive MayKao Hang Courageous Leader Award

Congratulations to Austine Vaughn-Bergling and Samreen Saadi, recipients of the first MayKao Hang Courageous Leader Award!

MinnPost: Minnesota needs a more diverse and effective mental health workforce

Pahoua Yang, vice president of Wilder Community Mental Health and Wellness, and Sue Abderholden, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota, authored "Minnesota… Read more »

Governor Walz visits Child Development Center to highlight the importance of child care assistance for Minnesota families

The Wilder Child Development Center provides high-quality early childhood education for children ages 16 months to five years, with a focus on social-emotional learning, kindergarten readiness, and… Read more »

In Response to the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

Yesterday the trial of Derek Chauvin came to a close as a Hennepin County jury found him guilty of all counts in the murder of George Floyd. In the coming weeks Chauvin will receive his sentence,… Read more »

Wilder Meals on Wheels volunteers honored with the 2021 Sandy Kiernat Community Service Award

Normally, Wilder honors one or two volunteers each year with the Sandy Kiernat Community Service Award, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding volunteers who exemplify the spirit of Sandy… Read more »