Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID

New Executive Director for AELSLAGID 

Kate Van Etta-Olson is the new Executive Director for AELSLAGID as of March 26, 2025. Kate comes to the Board from the Board of Medical Practice where she was Complaint Review Unit Manager. Welcome Kate!     

New and Reappointed Members of the Board

On February 12, 2025, Governor Tim Walz appointed five new members to the Board and reappointed two current members for a second term. The new members are Alexa Choles (Certified Interior Designer), Shajive Jeganathan (Public Member), Lori Marco (Public Member), David Martini (Professinal Engineer), and Jean Otto (Public Member). Current members reappointed to a second four-year term are Paul Brandt (Professional Soil Scientist) and Sally Grans Korsh (Architect).

All 2022-2024 Licenses/Certificates Have Expired

Late Renew for 2024-2026 ASAP!

NOTE: There is no grace period with license/certificate expiration. If you need to practice/hold out in Minnesota, you need to renew.

Renew now through Online Renewal Services. Have handy:

• your PDH hours,
• your license or certificate number,
• the last four digits of your social security number, and
• your credit card information.

You will be charged a late fee.

If you have carryover CE earned during 2020-2022 that you can apply toward the 2022-2024 requirement (for 2024-2026 renewal), your name and hours will appear on the report that is linked below. Note that the list is from January 2024, so if you renewed or reinstated after that date, your name will not appear.

If you have a current license or certificate, you can print your own license/certificate card through Online Renewal Services.

Go to Online Renewal Services, then (Important!) select the "License/Certificate Card" tab (see image), and log in from that tab. 

If a card is available, you will see a "print" option. Note that if you have only recently renewed or become licensed, the card may not be available (or may not show your new expiration date) for 3-5 business days.

If you are dual licensed, you can get both of your cards.

When you select "print", a PDF is generated. Where the file saves or how it displays will depend upon the browser you use and your personal browser settings. 

Lines on the 8 1/2 x 11 printout indicate where to cut to create the traditional oversized and wallet-sized cards.

Please be aware that the Board does not preapprove ANY continuing education vendors NOR ANY continuing education courses or PDH offerings.

In chosing continuing education, make your selections based upon the expertise of the presenter, the presenter's or vendor's ability to provide the documentation you would need if you were audited by the Board, and whether the content furthers your development as a licensed professional.

In other words, select continuing education based upon your assessment of its ability to meet the requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section 326.107.

Landscape Architecture Recognized as STEM Profession

In July, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated landscape architecture as a STEM degree program. The designation recognizes Landscape Architecture's use of research, innovation, and development of new technologies using natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics and the high degree of science, technology, engineering and mathematics coursework required in landscape architecture collegiate programs.

This designation will serve to improve understanding of how the profession impacts the health, safety and welfare of the public.