Aspirus Lake View Hospital grant funding provided for certified nursing assistant training, and money appropriated.

HF 105 appropriates $42,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund for Aspirus Lake View Hospital to train up to 12 new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) for local employers. The grant covers training costs, certification testing, and retention bonuses for trainees. Funds are available through June 30, 2027, for fiscal year 2026. This direct funding supports the hospital's workforce development program to address CNA staffing needs in the community.