Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 10/13/2025 08:00 AM CDT
Our commitment is to engage with community partners to increase access to resources, programs and services that people impacted by incarceration may need in order to thrive in communities and reduce individual risk. – Kelley Heifort, DOC Director of Reentry Services
Gather & Give Back event, Nov. 21, 9:30–11:30 a.m., 3033 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Repowered's impact-driven recycling operation in the heart of the Midway neighborhood
Open House
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: Anytime between 3-5 PM
Location: 860 Vandalia Street, St. Paul, MN 55114
Flyer for the 42nd Annual St. Cloud Roundup called “The Program of Action.” It’s on November 1, 2025, at St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Events start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Speakers are from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Online registration link: https://www.stcloudroundup.org/register.html. Pre-registration costs $15 (ends October 27, 2025) or $20 at the door. Includes parking and lodging info for Kelly Inn, 100 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
Flyer for Workshop 2025: “The Three Legged Stool” hosted by District 14 of Area 36 AA on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Buffalo United Methodist Church, 609 8th St NW, Buffalo, MN 55313. Fellowship starts at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and donuts. Schedule includes panel discussions on Recovery, Unity, and Service, audience Q&As, and a lunch at noon with pork sandwiches, coleslaw, and chips. Registration link: district14area36aa.org/2025workshop or by scanning the QR code.
Flyer for Founder’s Day Minnesota 2025 on November 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to midnight at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington, MN. Event celebrates 85 years of AA with speakers, panels, meetings, a banquet, and a dance. Register at www.foundersdaymn.org or with the QR code. Tickets: $25 pre-register, $30 day of, $60 banquet.
Flyer for “Level Up Your Career” with the City of Minneapolis on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at CareerForce Minneapolis South, 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The free event includes resume help, interview tips, free headshots, networking, hiring info, and free lunch. More info: minneapolismn.gov/government/jobs/.
A one-day summit for those engaged in the arts as healing practice in response to incarceration.
Flyer for a book drive in November by Sort of Solutions to collect books for correctional facilities. Contact: sos@sortofsolutions.org. Topics: self-help, growth, leadership, parenting, wellness, finance, and children’s books.
Pre-conference, Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Thursday-Friday, October 16-17, 2025
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center Wisconsin Dells, WI
You're Invited – Eden Prairie Open House
Tour NorthStar Regional's New Medically Monitored Withdrawal Management Facility and Learn More About Our Program.
2025 Reimagining Justice Conference When: November 20, 2025 | 8AM-3PM Where: Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis, MN 55405 Cost: Free, but registration is required This year's annual conference is themed "Committing to Progress in Policing.” The in-person program will convene legal system practitioners, researchers, advocates, directly impacted individuals, and community voices from across the criminal legal system to connect, exchange ideas, and recommit to transforming policing in Minnesota five years after the murder of George Floyd. The program will explore opportunities for change through accountability mechanisms, appropriate response models, and community-based, trust-repairing efforts.
For the first time, the conference is free to attend thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Joyce Foundation and Arnold Ventures. However, due to limited capacity, registration is required.
You are invited back to the 2025 MARRCH Annual Conference & Expo! The MARRCH Board of Governors is excited to welcome you back to the 2025 MARRCH Annual Conference & Expo, taking place October 27–29 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
This year’s theme, Flourishing Through Change: Innovation, Strength, and Growth, reflects the transformative moment we are in as a field. In the face of constant change, this conference invites direct care professionals to embrace innovation, lead with strength, and foster meaningful growth. Flourishing Through Change celebrates the resilience, creativity, and leadership that define our work on the frontlines of substance use disorder care. Join more than 1,000 peers as we explore bold new strategies, strengthen our collective impact, and cultivate the next generation of leaders—together building a future where individuals and communities can truly thrive.
The MARRCH Training & Education Committee has curated an inspiring lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to share their knowledge, experience, and success. We’ve also expanded the Expo Hall, offering even more opportunities to engage with exhibitors and connect with fellow attendees.
Flyer for a free Peer Support training by Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services from November 17–22, 2025, in Cambridge, MN. For people in recovery who want to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). Includes job support and placement help. Contact: canderson@cmjts.org or 763-325-4054.
Flyer says “We Are Hiring – Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.” It invites people with a Peer Recovery Specialist credential to apply for a job helping others in recovery. Apply link: HERE.
Saint Paul Spirit House sober living for men in Saint Paul. Contact 612-991-1999 or stpaulspirithouse.com.
Purple and white flyer showing rooms for rent in a shared house. It says the rent is $700 per month with free Wi-Fi and all utilities included. Pictures show a bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Contact info: 1-888-614-8147 and info@bayathsolutions.com.
Flyer from RockBridge Counseling & Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Week in the first week of October. It highlights their services and commitment to mental health support. Contact 844-303-2476 or click New Client Scheduling to make a referral or appointment.
Senate Passes Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
On October 9, 2025, the Senate passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1843), which would continue critical recidivism-reduction and reentry services nationwide. The bipartisan bill advanced as an amendment sponsored by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA passed the Senate by a vote of 77-20. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.
Over 95% of the prison population will eventually be released, with more than 400,000 individuals released each year, while an even higher number enter and exit local jails. The Second Chance Act provides resources to states, Tribal and local governments, and community organizations to ensure that the millions of people returning from prison, jail, and juvenile facilities each year continue to receive coordinated, evidence-based reentry services.
“Senate passage of the bipartisan Second Chance Reauthorization Act is a true testament to the desire to improve our criminal justice system and work toward solutions that improve public safety in our society,” shared Cam Ward, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, and chair of the CSG Justice Center Advisory Board. “We are grateful to Senator Capito for her commitment to reducing recidivism and protecting public safety.”
The Second Chance Reauthorization Act extends grant programs for an additional five years, allowing government agencies and nonprofits to provide vital services, supports, and resources for people reentering their communities after incarceration. The legislation also expands allowable uses for supportive and transitional housing services for people reentering the community from prison and jail and enhances addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. The House companion, H.R. 3552, is led by Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL).
