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January 21, 2026
Crystal Nielsen 3008 Wellner Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906
RE: Report No. 202508309 Cardinal of Minnesota LTD License No. 1068932/1068906
Dear Crystal Nielsen:
CORRECTION ORDER
An investigation of Cardinal of Minnesota LTD was completed regarding report number 202508309 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned emotional and physical abuse. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. One violation was noted.
VIOLATION AND CORRECTION ORDER
The following violation of state and (or) federal laws and rules were observed. Corrective action for the violation is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, and is hereby ordered by the Commissioner of Human Services. Failure to correct the violation within the prescribed amount of time may result in fines and/or action against your license, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.06 and 245A.07.
Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.09, subdivision 3, paragraph (a).
Violation: The license holder did not have documentation that a staff person (P) was trained on a client’s (C) plans.
During the investigation, it was it was discovered that the facility did not have documentation to show that the P was trained on the C’s plans.
Corrective Action Ordered: On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance with the requirements of this statute.
If you believe the citation is in error, you may ask the Commissioner of Human Services to reconsider the parts of the correction order that you believe to be in error. If you choose to exercise this right, your request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by the Commissioner within 20 calendar days after receipt of this letter. Your request for reconsideration must be sent to:
Commissioner Minnesota Department of Human Services c/o Licensing Division PO Box 64242 St. Paul, MN 55164-0242
You must include any and all information, documentation, or other evidence you have to support your request for reconsideration. Please note that a request for reconsideration does not stay any provisions of the correction order.
If you have any questions regarding the investigation, contact me immediately. If you have any questions regarding compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor, Coty Aust at 651-431-4605.
Sincerely,

Jamie Randall, Senior Investigator Office of Inspector General Licensing Division jamie.randall@state.mn.us 651-431-4121
Enclosure
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