Summer 2026 Member Programs

March 19, 2026

Join us for an in-person presentation about the PERA pension benefit! A PERA representative will be traveling across Minnesota to 10 different cities. Two sessions will be offered at each location, except for St Paul:

April 2026
Minnetonka: April 16, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

May 2026
Detroit Lakes: May 14, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

June 2026
Duluth: June 11, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Apple Valley: June 18, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

July 2026
Mankato: July 16, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Stillwater: July 24, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

August 2026
Maple Grove: August 6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
St Cloud: August 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

September 2026
Virginia: September 17, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

October 2026
St Paul: October 16, 10 a.m.

Program Description: The From Hire to Retire program is designed for all PERA members and discusses the PERA pension in detail. 

Program highlights include:

  • PERA’s pension benefit options
  • Life events that may impact your benefit
  • Decisions members must make at retirement
  • Retirement application process
  • Self-service tools and resources

Length: One hour plus time for all your questions to be answered.

Who Should Attend: This program is for all PERA members, no matter what career stage you may be in. All sessions will have the same content.

Pre-registration is required: Spots are limited. You can register through your myPERA account or by calling 1-800-652-9026.

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