The Get Your Ducks in a Row Campaign unites diverse community partners across the seven-county Arrowhead Region to promote a critical message: advanced planning matters for everyone, regardless of age.

This collaborative initiative brings together Justice North (formerly Legal Aid Services of NE Minnesota), major healthcare systems including Essentia, Aspirus, and Fairview, community hospitals, county health and human services departments, and organizations serving older adults throughout Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties.

Together, we’re combining our expertise and resources to help residents understand and implement comprehensive planning strategies – from medical directives and legal documentation to end-of-life wishes and legacy planning. Our shared vision is a community where everyone has access to the information, tools, and support needed to prepare for life’s uncertainties.

By working across organizational boundaries, we’re creating a stronger, more resilient Arrowhead Region where residents of all ages are empowered to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their futures through thoughtful advanced planning.