About Us
The Northern Lights Advantage
We understand that life’s transitions, especially those later in life, can feel overwhelming for both seniors and their families. Our mission is simple: to bring clarity, compassion, and calm to every step of the process.
We specialize in helping older adults and their loved ones navigate major life changes such as:
- Move Readiness & Relocation - packing, moving, unpacking, & resettling
- Online Estate Sales - online auctions & liquidation of sellable items
- Right-Sizing & Home Clean Outs - downsizing guidance, charitable donations, recycling, junk removal
- Home Sale Readiness - removing distractions & staging
From the first conversation to the final clean-out, our team provides hands-on support tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
What sets us apart is our full-service approach - even when we are supporting you one service at a time - and our deep commitment to sustainability. We prioritize donation, recycling, and proper disposal of items to minimize what ends up in landfills.
At Northern Lights Senior Transitions, we believe every client deserves dignity, respect, and a trusted partner during times of change. We’re here to guide you - every step of the way.
Who We Help
Seniors
Caregivers
Caregivers
Sometimes, you need a little help with change and transition. Northern Lights Senior Transitions is your trusted partner for this next chapter of your life by helping downsize, pack, move, and resettle your belongings.
Change can be hard, but we are committed to making the journey as smooth as possible with your direction and guidance.
Caregivers
Caregivers
Caregivers
We understand the nuances of caring for a senior. The physical, mental, and emotional aspects of caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming - that's where Northern Lights Senior Transitions steps in. Let us be your local partner and help ease the stress of this phase of life.
Together, alongside you and your senior, we develop a plan so everyone feels supported, heard, and comfortable.
Who We Are
Angie Hopkins
Angie Hopkins
Angie Hopkins
What I love about this work...
I feel a special connection with seniors. I am passionate about providing our customers with a service that can act as a guiding hand that walks with them through this stressful transition. Our Care Managers and dedicated team truly listen to the senior's requests and execute even the smallest details that make their new living environment feel like home. Our customers quickly become members of our extended Northern Lights family.
Angie
Owner, Care Manager
Tom Manor
Angie Hopkins
Angie Hopkins
Why I Co-Founded Northern Lights...
The reason I co-founded Northern Lights is because of a disheartening discussion around a campfire with a friend on how seniors and their families were being treated during relocation and downsizing. I felt called to establish and grow Northern Lights to help change the experience for seniors and their families as they work through this stressful time.
We saw an opportunity to enhance the experience by modeling a company around how we would want our families and friends treated. We believed by serving our customers with care and compassion, being honest & trustworthy and creating a family teamwork culture we could change this experience.
Tom
Owner, President/Operator
Lisa Manor
Angie Hopkins
Lisa Manor
Why I want to help our families...
Moving and downsizing is a difficult process at any stage in life, but especially when you are faced with the daunting task of sifting through a lifetime of memories. I love that we are able to help families navigate their way through this process while treating their seniors with the care and dignity they deserve.
Lisa
Owner, Care Manager
Our Service Area
Our primary service area covers a 100-mile radius around the Twin Cities including:
- Albert Lea
- Apple Valley
- Blaine
- Coon Rapids
- Eau Claire, WI
- Elko-New Market
- Henderson
- Lakeville
- Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- New Richmond, WI
- Rochester
- Shoreview
- St. Cloud
- St. Paul
- Wayzata
- Woodbury
Outside of our primary coverage area? Reach out to discuss how we may still be able to help.