Yesterday, members of our payroll and benefits departments hit the lanes for a great cause at the Pins for Paws – Scott Oachs Memorial Bowling Tournament. 🎳 Hosted at Wow! Zone Family Entertainment Center, the event brought together teams from across the community to support the meaningful work of BLUE EARTH-NICOLLET COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC. From helping pets find loving homes to reuniting lost animals with their families and promoting spay/neuter programs, BENCHS continues to make a lasting impact in the greater Mankato area. As both a sponsor and participant, Team Monarch showed up ready to bowl, connect, and give back—and we’re proud to share that we raised $500 to support animals in need. 🧡🐾 Two games, great company, and a whole lot of purpose—events like this are a reminder of what community is all about.
We're so proud of our Monarch team members who represented us at the 2026 CHAASE Banquet and helped make the evening memorable! 🎉 A special congratulations to the UWEC Health Care Administration program on 50 years of excellence — and a heartfelt shoutout to our three UWEC practicum students, Ashley House, Olivia Carlson, and Morgan Lee — 11 months in and continuing to impress every step of the way. The connection between academia and long-term care practice is what moves this field forward, and nights like this remind us why that partnership matters.
🎓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐨 🎓 Dagmawi is building his future in nursing while continuing to make a difference every day as a CNA at The Residences at Crestview. After nearly four years with the team, he’s now pursuing his BSN at Minneapolis College. He describes a career in long-term care as both deeply satisfying and mutually beneficial work—and encourages fellow Monarch team members to take the next step by applying for scholarship opportunities. Through the Monarch Education Assistance Program, qualifying employees can receive up to $8,000 per year in financial assistance—helping team members like Dagmawi grow their skills and take the next step in their careers. We’re proud to support team members as they advance, develop, and help shape the future of care.
With the 2026 season opener at the end of March, our hashtag#MonarchMonday theme this week was Major League Baseball with ⚾ 𝐌𝐋𝐁 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ⚾. Staff and residents were invited to show up in jerseys and team colors from across the league, but Monday turned out to be a full-on Twins takeover! And if one thing’s for sure—if the Twins show up this season the way our staff and residents did for Monarch Monday, we could be headed for the World Series, baby! Highlights from the day: ⚾ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 in Two Harbors had residents practicing their pitching skills ⚾ 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 served up hot dogs, mini donuts, and a photo shoot with baseball-themed props Thanks to all who helped make it a home run kind of day! 🧡
🎓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐨 🎓 At Monarch, we're proud to support team members who are investing in their futures while showing up for others every single day—and Emily Delao is a shining example of that. Emily is an MDS Coordinator at The Estates at Roseville and has been part of the Monarch family for just over a year. She's currently pursuing her BSN through Metro State University, with big ambitions beyond that—Emily has her sights set on eventually becoming a nurse practitioner. 🙌 Through the Monarch Employee Education Assistance Program, Emily is making that vision a reality. And get this—the application process was so quick and easy that Emily actually forgot she had applied… and was genuinely surprised when her first check arrived! 😄 We love that story, Emily—and we love even more that you're not stopping at the BSN. 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈!
🎓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 🎓 At Monarch, we’re proud to support team members who are continuing their education while making a difference every day—and Rose Tarley is a wonderful example of that commitment in action. Rose is a Nurse at The Estates at Roseville and is currently pursuing her BSN through Western Governors University. Through the Monarch Education Assistance Program, she’s able to further her education while continuing to provide compassionate care to those she serves. Rose expressed gratitude for the facility's administrator, Jill for strongly encouraging her to apply for the scholarship and take the next step in her professional journey. And while there may have been a little friendly pressure from Dan to name her 𝑭𝑨𝑽𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑬 administrator… Rose kept it diplomatic and didn’t crack. 😂 We’re proud to support Rose as she continues advancing her career and expanding her impact in nursing. 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐, 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆!
We were proud to join our team at The Emeralds at Grand Rapids last Thursday for a special open house celebrating an exciting addition to their continuum of care campus. The event marked the unveiling of a brand-new secured unit designed to support individuals living with dementia and others who benefit from a safe, structured, and supervised environment. It was an honor to celebrate alongside ambassadors of the Grand Rapids MN Area Chamber of Commerce during a ceremonial ribbon cutting, as well as community members and local leaders. Guests enjoyed catered refreshments and guided campus tours, offering a firsthand look at this thoughtfully designed space and the compassionate care it will support. We are incredibly proud of our Grand Rapids team for bringing this vision to life and expanding access to specialized care for the Grand Rapids community. Thank you to all who joined in celebrating this meaningful milestone. If you missed the event and would like to schedule a tour, call the facility at (218) 326-3431 or email the administrator, Jenna at JTadych@monarchmn.com.
Last Friday, Monarch Healthcare Management was proud to take part in the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. 🧸🩺 Presented alongside Mankato Clinic, River's Edge Hospital, OFC - Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, and Airway Foundations, this hands-on event welcomed children for a morning of learning and fun. From 9:00–11:30 a.m., kids brought their teddy bears in for “checkups,” explored mock medical procedures, and interacted with healthcare professionals in a fun, engaging environment. Erin Schultz and Sarah Haman represented Monarch by handing out teddy bear "patients" to every child who entered the museum—helping kick off their clinic experience with a smile. We’re always honored to support this event. The Teddy Bear Clinic continues to make a meaningful impact by helping children feel more comfortable with healthcare experiences while sparking early curiosity about careers in the field. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒕! 🧡
Wishing you the luck o' the Irish, a little extra green, and a lot of great company this St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🍻🍀
Monarch Healthcare Management was proud to sponsor the Health & Sciences Industry at South Central College’s 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🖋️, celebrating students who are preparing to pursue careers in high-demand fields. At ceremonies held on March 3 in Faribault and March 5 in North Mankato, students signed letters of intent indicating their plans to enroll in Career and Technical Education programs beginning Fall 2026—an exciting milestone that recognizes the value of hands-on education and the essential careers it leads to. Thanks to the support of the SCC Foundation and industry partners, every participating student received a $500 scholarship, with some awarded up to $2,500 through Minnesota Workforce Development Scholarships. 💸🧑🏼🎓👏🏼 We were honored to stand behind these future professionals alongside other partners and celebrate their commitment to learning and serving their communities. Representing Monarch at the events were Erin Schultz, Sarah Haman, Jessica Yang, and Macy Booker. Congratulations to all the students who signed their letters of intent—we can’t wait to see where your journeys in health sciences and technical careers take you!
