News Archive

September 25, 2023
TEFRA is No Longer a Burden to Special Needs Families in Minnesota
Effective July 1, 2023, parents in Minnesota are no longer required to pay a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) fee. Read More

June 28, 2023
North Oak Cottage Reopens
After being closed for over three years as a result of a staffing shortage, people have started moving into one of two temporarily-closed cottages at LBSA! Read More

February 15, 2023
LBSA Featured on KSTP News
LBSA Featured on KSTP News On Monday, February 13, KSTP-TV’s Joe Mazan introduced viewers to the incredible Laura Baker on the So Minnesota segment. See how the vision of one woman at the end of the 19th century lives on today at LBSA. Watch the Segment… Read More

February 13, 2023
Gala Raises Over $305,000!
2022 Gala Raises Over $305,000! On Saturday, December 3, we held our 27th Annual Gala at Carleton College. 2022 was a special year as LBSA celebrated 125 years of service! Read More

January 11, 2023
Britani Christensen wins 2023 Gary Martin Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations Britani! Britani Christensen was recently awarded a $1,000 Gary Martin Memorial Scholarship. Britani is LBSA’s Payroll Manager/HR specialist. In addition to working full-time at LBSA, Britani is working on her Associates of Applied Science degree with a Human Resources certificate from Rasmussen University. Once she obtains her A.A. degree… Read More

August 15, 2022
LBSA’s 125th Anniversary Featured in Northfield News
Our 125th anniversary is featured in a Northfield News article! Read More

April 29, 2022
Congratulations, Kelcey!
Congratulations to Kelcey, who was recently awarded a $1,000 Gary Martin Memorial Scholarship. Read More

April 29, 2022
Finding a Living Option that Meets Your Needs
Deciding on what home could look like can be daunting. Take a look at some potential options that could meet your family’s needs. Read More

April 18, 2022
IDD-Friendly Activities for Families
Have a family member or loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability? Here a some local, IDD-friendly activities they may enjoy. Read More

March 18, 2022
LBSA Hires JR Larson as Director of Business Development
We are pleased to announce that JR Larson has joined the LBSA leadership team as its first Director of Business Development! This announcement comes at a time when LBSA is celebrating its 125th anniversary. This milestone stirs memories of the organization’s original founder, Laura Baker, and the hundreds and hundreds… Read More