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Welcome to MAGiC’s Events Page

The Minnesota Association for Guardianship & Conservatorship (MAGiC) Events page is your central hub for upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with guardianship and conservatorship professionals across Minnesota and the surrounding region. MAGiC hosts a variety of events throughout the year — from educational quarterly luncheons and professional networking gatherings to our Annual State Conference — all designed to deepen understanding, build community, and support best practices in substitute decision-making. 

Whether you’re a guardian, attorney, social worker, court personnel, or advocate, this page will help you find events tailored to your professional interests and development goals. Explore our calendar, register for upcoming programs, and stay connected with others dedicated to high-quality guardianship and conservatorship practice in Minnesota.


  • Annual State Conference 
    A full-day educational conference featuring expert speakers, breakout sessions, and networking designed for guardianship and conservatorship professionals. 

  • MAGiC: The Gathering (Networking Event)
    An annual evening networking event with light appetizers, games, and opportunities to connect with peers in guardianship and conservatorship fields. 

  • Quarterly Luncheons
    Ongoing professional development luncheons focused on timely topics and peer learning (check current calendar for dates and locations). 

Upcoming events

  • MAGiC Quarterly Luncheon

    • 17 Jul 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Opportunity Matters, 701 23rd Street S, Sartell, MN 56377
    Register

    Waivered Services - Connecting the Dots 

    Drawing from his experience as a case manager, Connor will break down key services and share practical insight on how waiver services can best meet your client's needs.  Both Mitch and Connor will offer a provider's perspective on how waivers services connect and support your clients.  Attendees will better understand what supports are available through waivered services and how they can work together.  Attendees will understand how these services are valuable for and gain knowledge on how to access the rights support systems. 

    Speakers:

    Mitch Racine, Sr. Agency Outreach Coordinator

    &

    Connor Geary, Director of Program Development


    Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

    Time: 11:30am – Registration & Networking/ 12:00-1:00pm – Presentation

    (Light lunch provided by Opportunity Matters - THANK YOU!) 

    Location: Opportunity Matters, 701 23rd Street S, Sartell, MN 56377

    Fee: $10.00 for Non-MAGiC Members/ Free for MAGiC Members

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  • Central MN Guardian Network

    • 21 Jul 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Presbyterian Family Foundation

    Central MN Guardian Network

    Meetings held every other month (odd months) from 8:30AM - 10:00AM in the St. Cloud area.


    Date - Host/Location - Topic

    1/20/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Funeral Planning for PSG

    3/17/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Group Discussion

    5/19/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD

    7/21/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Guardians Impact on Legislation

    9/15/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Insurance for Guardians/ Conservators

    11/17/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD


    Central MN Guardian Network is an "in person" networking group that is held in collaboration with Minnesota Association of Guardianship and Conservatorship (MAGiC).  You do not need to be a MAGiC Member to attend this networking group. We focus on subjects relating to Guardianship and Conservatorships.  We hope to be a resource and inspiration for one another.  We rotate meeting locations in the St. Cloud area.  This group is co-facilitated by Guardian Solutions LLC and G.S. Ridley LLC.  For additional information please email, centralmnguardiannetwork@gmail.com.


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  • Central MN Guardian Network

    • 15 Sep 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Resource Training and Solutions

    Central MN Guardian Network

    Meetings held every other month (odd months) from 8:30AM - 10:00AM in the St. Cloud area.


    Date - Host/Location - Topic

    1/20/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Funeral Planning for PSG

    3/17/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Group Discussion

    5/19/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD

    7/21/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Guardians Impact on Legislation

    9/15/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Insurance for Guardians/ Conservators

    11/17/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD


    Central MN Guardian Network is an "in person" networking group that is held in collaboration with Minnesota Association of Guardianship and Conservatorship (MAGiC).  You do not need to be a MAGiC Member to attend this networking group. We focus on subjects relating to Guardianship and Conservatorships.  We hope to be a resource and inspiration for one another.  We rotate meeting locations in the St. Cloud area.  This group is co-facilitated by Guardian Solutions LLC and G.S. Ridley LLC.  For additional information please email, centralmnguardiannetwork@gmail.com.


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  • 37th Annual State Conference

    • 17 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Rush Creek Golf Club
    Register

    37th Annual State Conference
    Thursday, September 17, 2026
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Rush Creek Golf Club
    Maple Grove, MN 55311

    Click Here for Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities

    2026 Conference Agenda

    8:00AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
    8:30AM Welcome & Announcements
    8:45AM (Session 1) Exploring Strategies & Boundaries When Working with Difficult Situations - Melissa Johnson, LISW Care Manager, VOA
    9:45AM (BREAK) Break/ Visit with Exhibitors
    10:00AM (Session 2/ Breakout)

    Breakout: The "Magical" World of Trusts - Jeff Schmidt with Schmitz, Schmidt & Anderson, P.A.
      Breakout: A Discussion on End of Life and After Death - Jason Gertken, Guardian Manager with PFF and Stacy Kabele, Kabele Law and Mediation LLC
    11:00AM (BREAK) Break/ Visit with Exhibitors
    11:15AM (Session 3) Best Practices & Case Studies - Megan Kelley, Northwoods Law Group, P.A.
    12:15PM LUNCH (Taco Bar)
    1:00PM Business Meeting - Jessica Timmington Lindstrom, MAGiC President
    1:30PM (Session 4) A View from The Bench/ Judges Panel - Chief Judge Stephanie Beckman (8th District), Judge Elizabeth Cutter (retired), and Judge Karei Anderson (3rd District)
    2:30PM (BREAK) Break/ Last Chance to Visit Exhibits
    2:45PM (Session 5/ Breakout)

    Breakout: Mental Health Commitments - All You Need to Know 
      Breakout: Tangible Personal Property: The Bane of a Fiduciary's Existence - Eric G. Jonsgaard, President & COO, First Fiduciary Corporation
    3:45PM Break
    3:50PM  Adult Protection: A Panel Discussion - Lorie Knacke (Carver APS), Eileen Waterman (Anoka APS), and Patricia Benson (Dakota APS)
     4:50PM  Door Prizes/ Adjourn

    MEET THE SPEAKERS - Coming Soon


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  • Central MN Guardian Network

    • 17 Nov 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Resource Training and Solutions

    Central MN Guardian Network

    Meetings held every other month (odd months) from 8:30AM - 10:00AM in the St. Cloud area.


    Date - Host/Location - Topic

    1/20/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Funeral Planning for PSG

    3/17/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Group Discussion

    5/19/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD

    7/21/26 - Presbyterian Family Foundation - Guardians Impact on Legislation

    9/15/26 - Ecumen St. Benedicts - Insurance for Guardians/ Conservators

    11/17/26 - Resource Training & Solutions - Topic TBD


    Central MN Guardian Network is an "in person" networking group that is held in collaboration with Minnesota Association of Guardianship and Conservatorship (MAGiC).  You do not need to be a MAGiC Member to attend this networking group. We focus on subjects relating to Guardianship and Conservatorships.  We hope to be a resource and inspiration for one another.  We rotate meeting locations in the St. Cloud area.  This group is co-facilitated by Guardian Solutions LLC and G.S. Ridley LLC.  For additional information please email, centralmnguardiannetwork@gmail.com.


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