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ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services include:- Classes for children ages birth - 5- Early childhood screening for children age 3 - Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Preschool screening for children ages 3 - 5

Out of home respite care services:- Duluth, Ecumen Lakeshore, (218)625-7100- Maplewood, Ecumen Lakeview Commons, (651)770-1111- Maplewood, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood, (651)756-1859- Minneapolis, Abiitan Mill City, (612)378-0020- Saint Peter, Ecumen Prarie Hill, (507)934-2200- Worthington, Ecumen Meadows, (507)372-7838

Provide emergency and hospital services, including:- Bridge of Care (Transitional Swing Bed)- ER- Infusion Therapy Services- Inpatient Care- Observation Patient Care- Urgent Care

Commissioners by district:- District 1: Erica Jepson (218)841-2396 [email protected]?- District 2: David Meyer (218)841-7786 [email protected] District 3: Phil Hansen (218)849-0241 [email protected] District 4: Richard Vareberg (218)847-7372 [email protected] District 5: Barry Nelson: (218)439-3275 [email protected]

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child.Services may include:- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Home visits- Special events for the entire family- Book lending- Information on community resources- Workshops on specific topics- School readiness program for children age 3 - 5 years old- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

Processes court cases filed in Kanabec County and offer other legal services including:- Child custody decrees- Child protection cases- Child support and paternity matters- Civil courts- Crime victim assistance and compensation- Crime victim notification service- Mental health court- Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Offers a variety of recreational programs specifically adapted to meet the needs of individuals living with developmental disabilities. The programs promote physical health, confidence, and enhance team building skills. Provides a variety of therapeutic recreational opportunities including:- Adult and family yoga?- Adult social clubs?- Fitness?- Friday night dances?- Non-competitive basketball?- Pals and Pins bowling for youth, teens, and adults?- Seasonal arts and crafts?- Teen Explorers- Walking for health?- Zumba

Intake process for programs serving individuals and families who are in search of housing programs or are in need of financial assistance for housing. Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program: Helps prevent homelessness by providing one-time assistance with a rent or mortgage payment for households until their financial situation can stabilize. Offers case management and follow-up services.Transitional Housing Program: Provides information, referral, advocacy, and first month's rent and/or security deposit assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness, doubled up, or homeless households moving into a housing unit. Ongoing rent subsidy may be provided until the household is able to sustain their rental housing.

Advocacy group that engages in a number of projects and programs, working in coalition with partners to build racial, social and economic justice in Minnesota. Current projects include:- Criminal Justice Reform: Efforts to change the criminal justice system to one which is focused on rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration- Democracy and Voting Rights: Efforts to end voting restrictions for Minnesotans on probation or parole- Elections: Efforts to advance progressive values in politics- Health: Efforts toward a people-focused healthcare system- Work and Wealth: Efforts toward fair wages and tax reform

ICTV provides access to information about Itasca County. It does so with public and government access video delivered on Paul Bunyan Communications and Mediacom Television channels, mobile apps, Roku, Apple TV and social media. Government meetings are provided without edit for first-hand access to information. Public programming is provided as a mix of member-produced programming and ICTV productions.New in 2026 will be a web site featuring information that helps individuals thrive, plus better access to events and community information.As a professional video nonprofit, ICTV contracts with local businesses and nonprofits for video production. This work helps fund the community information needs.ICTV is a member organization which offers members the opportunity to make and share their own stories with the community.

Educational Equity Specialists serve as a bridge: student-to-student; student-to-school; student-to-school-to-family; and family-to-community. They can build long-term relationships with culturally diverse families, resulting in more parent involvement and student success. Work district-wide and can be accessed by school staff or parents at any time for academic issues. Their responsibilities include:- Act as a resource for staff and provide advocacy for students and families- Conduct home and school visits to explain school policy and instructional goals to families- Help families fill out school paperwork: school registration, immunizations, free and reduced lunch, transportation, scholarships, Targeted Services, summer school, etc.- Partner with ESL and Special Education staff as needed- Prepare translations of school communications as requested- Serve as an interpreter between parents and school personnel- Visit students and help them connect with the school and community?- Work to create culturally specific clubs, character building activities, community building activities, service learning projects and cross-cultural events

Counseling for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Therapy services to help children, adolescents, adults, and older adults deal with issues such as:- Anxiety, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorders, and social phobia- Blended families- Children/adolescents- Co-parenting- Crisis intervention- Depression- Family life issues- Pain management- Relationships/marriage- Separation/divorce- Sexual abuse

Helps older adults ages 55 years and older get on-the-job training and current work experience through paid community service assignments.A select group of local agencies provides services statewide. Those designated service providers will work with the individual to determine if they are eligible and then handle all aspects of the program with the participant.Benefits include:- Federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher- Job training and future job placement- Personal and job-related counseling- Physical examinations

Helps workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own find a new career. Staff work with the unemployed worker to re-enter the workforce in a stable job within a high-demand occupation. Services offered include career and skills assessments and personalized job search assistance. If an individual is considering training, they may receive help with tuition, other training-related expenses, and support services.

Provides early Head Start and Head Start programs. Services provided:- A comprehensive child and family development program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3. Services include weekly home visits by an Early Head Start educator, year-round toddler classrooms in some locations, and access to health, nutrition, and family support services. Families also participate in bi-weekly socialization events that provide opportunities for networking and peer support. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved through volunteering and participation in the Head Start Policy Council.- Provides early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals and snacks, along with support from medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes for four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Hospice services and palliative care for individuals with a terminal illness. The hospice team works with the primary care provider, patient, and family to establish a plan of care. The plan usually includes aspects of care coordination, personal care, symptom management, companionship and support, respite care, spiritual care, grief counseling, community resources, and other various therapies.

Offers care for those who want to go through medical transition, for those who have already transitioned and for those who don't wish to transition. This includes general primary care as well as services that are gender affirming.Gender Services Adult and pediatric endocrinology Hormone treatments Primary care, which includes basic health screenings Referrals to: Community resources Mental health counseling Specialists, including in gynecologic surgery and urological surgery Transgender support groups Surgery including breast augmentation surgery and masculinizing chest surgery Voice training from speech-language therapist

Administration Department- Mayor and City Council Members: member contact informationBuilding Department- Building inspection information- Construction permit informationCity AttorneyCity Clerk Department- Animal Control phone number- Election informationEngineering Department- Map information- Street construction/repair information- Water quality assurance informationFinance DepartmentPlanning Department- The Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council as an advisory body. The Commission consists of seven voting members and including an appointed Council Liaison.Public Works Division- Recycling information- Sewer maintenance information- Snow removal information- Street cleaning and street construction/repair information- Water department information