January 14, 2026
Minnesota's Paid Family/Medical Leave program has begun payments, delivering an average of $1,153/week to over 2,600 Minnesotans in its first round. With 25,000 applications submitted so far, this program is clearly providing vital support to families across the state! 🌟 #MNFamilyLeave #PaidLeaveBenefits
First round of Minnesota’s Paid Family/Medical Leave payments: over 2,600 Minnesotans got benefits, averaging $1,153/week, with ~25,000 applications submitted so far