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The current continuing resolution for the federal budget is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. If Congress does not pass a budget or another continuing resolution by that time, a partial federal government shutdown will occur.
A short-term shutdown would have limited impact on DHS programs.
We will continue to evaluate impacts and prepare for a possible longer-term shutdown, and communicate with partners and clients as the situation evolves.
Updates will be shared on our website at mn.gov/dhs.
On Sept. 17, Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order (PDF) directing state agencies to intensify efforts to prevent, detect, and combat fraud across Minnesota government programs.
The order leverages new data sharing laws passed in the 2025 legislative session and builds on significant steps already taken to safeguard public dollars and ensure resources are directed to Minnesotans who need them most.
“We have no tolerance for fraud in the State of Minnesota,” Governor Walz said in a news release. “Abuse of taxpayer dollars takes resources away from the people who need them most. If you commit fraud in Minnesota, you will be prosecuted and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. While we will continue to urge the legislature to take further action, this executive order gives our agencies additional tools to safeguard taxpayer dollars.”
DHS committed to partnering to fight fraud
On Sept. 18, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced charges against several Housing Stabilization Services providers:
Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi said: “The charges announced today are the result of ongoing collaboration between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and our law enforcement partners to root out fraud in state programs and hold criminals accountable. Let today’s actions serve as a warning to anyone who steals from Minnesota taxpayers: you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible by our law enforcement partners.”
 For nearly 30 years, the Senior LinkAge Line has been Minnesota’s primary aging resource connecting older Minnesotans, caregivers and others to the services and supports they need.
To reflect the continued growth of this critical work and to better connect with the people served, the resource has been rebranded to Minnesota Aging Pathways.
Minnesota Aging Pathways is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota's area agencies on aging.
Minnesota Aging Pathways can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. by calling 800-333-2433 or via live chat online at mn.gov/aging-pathways.
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