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Legislative Retreat

2026 Legislative Retreat

Seated crowd gathered for the Legislative Retreat, listening to a speaker's presentation.

We heard your feedback at last year's Legislative Retreat, and we’re excited to announce a new venue for this year's event! Please join us for this important opportunity to reflect on the recent legislative session, hear insights from external speakers, and explore member priorities for potential inclusion in next year’s legislative plan.


Your participation helps shape the direction of our work and ensures that the issues most important to our members are front and center as we plan for the year ahead.


Legislative Retreat 
August 25–26, 2026
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Deerwood, Minnesota


Agenda details and conference registration information will be shared once final speakers are confirmed. The conference will run all day on Tuesday, August 25, and will conclude midday on Wednesday, August 26.


Discounted room rates are available Monday (check-in guaranteed at 5 pm) and Tuesday, with check-out on Wednesday by 11 am. Please note: For those arriving on Monday the 24th, we are considering hosting a welcome and networking event during the evening - more info to come soon. If you’d like to book your room now and explore the new venue, you can reserve your accommodations here.

2025 Conference Presentations and Reference Materials

Current Federal Legislative Updates of Interest to MOHR Members

Current MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development Initiatives

Overview of State and Federal Trends Impacting Disability Services

Elevating Your Organization’s Grassroots Activities

Current MN Department of Human Services Initiatives/Impact of Federal Legislation on Minnesota’s Medicaid Program

Recap of 2025 Legislative Session & Preview of 2026

Update on ARRM’s 2026 Legislative Agenda

MN Employment Law Changes Coming in 2026

Transportation-Related Content:

     GAC Transportation Presentation 

     Market Rate Increase Req. Letter_Initial_rev. 2025.04

     Market Rate Increase Req. Letter_Annual_rev.2025.04