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Public library system- Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region- Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources- Story hour for children

Licensed providers must meet state requirements in order to provide healthy, safe, positive care for children during the hours that their parents are not able to provide care. Licensing ensures that providers have passed a fire inspection and criminal record check. Licensed providers are also required to attend child care-related training annually. County licensing staff inspect homes annually and offer ongoing support and educational services upon request.

Public assistance program which focuses on the overall family's well-being and provides resources to move to employment quickly, whether this be through up-skilling or through help with interview and job search skills. Support service monies are utilized to address childcare, transportation, and work-related costs that could be impediments to employment. As recipients face a five-year time limit on receiving public assistance benefits, the program utilizes one-on-one group initiatives and counseling to facilitate participant success and self-sufficiency. Follow-up is provided to support job retention and reduce program recurrence.

Provides case management services including resources and referrals for psychiatric services, therapy, and other services that will support them in the community.NOTE: Mental health crisis services can be directed to the Mobile Crisis Team

Provides community education in the following areas:- Arts and crafts- Computers- Cooking- Dance, music, and drama- Fitness classes- Language instruction

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs including:- Burial and death benefits- Dental and healthcare benefits- Disability compensation- Education and training- Home loan guarantees- Job placement services- Mental health services- Pension benefits- State Subsistence Assistance: Financial assistance for healthcare insurance premiums, personal needs funds, shelter-associated payments, and utility assistance. Additional information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website: https://mn.gov/mdva/resources/familyassistance/financialassistance.jsp

Provides housing with services within each of the assisted living communities.Features and amenities include:- Barber and beauty salon - Daily living assistance - Emergency pendant- Health monitoring- Individualized care plan- Medication management- Studio, one and two-bedroom apartments- Variety of scheduled events and activities- Walk-in shower- Wellness and fitness programs ?Note: Additional amenities vary by location

Functions as a community-based hub for people to access, integrate, and coordinate the range of services they require.Vail Clubhouse centers on community, relationship building, and opportunities to help: Reduce isolation and promote recovery through social support services Improve mental and physical health through wellness education and support Obtain and maintain safe, affordable housing Achieve vocational goals

Support group for parents and grandparents whose child has died. Provides an opportunity to meet parents who are working through their own grief and can empathize with a bereaved family. A bereaved sibling group meeting for siblings ages 16 and older to meet with siblings who have lost a brother or sister. Meetings are held in person or virtually the third Monday of each month.

Accepts and responds to and/or investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment.Services may include:- Accepting reports of abuse- Assessment of the initial referral- Consultation to individuals who suspect abuse- Consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem- Dependency investigation- Ongoing support services for children and their families- Temporary placement of children who are removed from the home- Works with the family toward unification or reunificationNOTE: In addition to taking reports, child protection screeners are available to explain the reporting statutes, answer questions regarding agency practices and discuss other resources and strategies when reports do not meet criteria for assignment for child protection investigation.

Coordinates agricultural events at fairground and other projects or events at fairgrounds. Ron at home (218)326-1997

Provides residential memory care homes for individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. Services include: - 24/7 skilled nursing- Enrichment programming- Home-cooked meals- Individualized care plans- In-home dentistry, occupational therapy, podiatry, salon services, and more- Private rooms- Secured entryways

Provides general information and licensing for persons interested in becoming foster care providers. Training and support for foster care providers on emergency, short-term, and long-term placement.Also provides residential support for individuals ages 18 and older who need assistance with daily living due to physical, developmental, mental health, or aging-related challenges.

Works to help bring kids and parents together in permanent family settings. Services include:- Adoption home studies and home study updates- Child placement services- Child-specific recruitment services- Parent training and education- Post-adoption services- Relative adoption services- Wendy's Wonderful Kids affiliate

Offers a full spectrum of dental care, including dentures (full, partial, same-day), dental implants, tooth extractions, crowns, and general dentistry in an affordable environment. Services are tailored to patients' needs with support for problems like difficulty chewing, speaking, bad breath, sore spots, and jaw discomfort.

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing property taxes for the county, cities, townships, and school districts. Also manages county finances including payroll and employee benefits, administers elections, and issues licenses such as transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides participants a chance to explore new ways to be healthy, physically and emotionally, through a variety of classes from cardio dance to soccer and basketball. Visit the website for listings of the latest classes offered.

Inpatient and outpatient specialty medical services in a hospital setting, including: - Family birth center- Rehabilitation care: Occupational, physical, and speech therapy- Palliative care- Surgery Emergency medicine for severe and life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention including:- Chest pain or pressure- Head injury- Heart attack or acute coronary syndrome- Seizures- Severe abdominal pain- Sexual assault- Shortness of breath or pneumonia- Stroke- Sudden, severe headaches, paralysis or weakness- Traumatic injury- Uncontrolled bleeding

Immunization clinics provide vaccines available through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) programs

Community education provides programs and opportunities that help community members achieve lifelong learning while creating long lasting relationships. Programs and opportunities include: - Adult basic education - Adult recreation - Adult trips and tours- ESL classes - GED classes

Supports caregivers and helps them maintain quality of care and positive outlooks while providing another's care. The intake session provides a forum where caregivers can discuss support services required and the emotional and physical challenge of providing quality care for loved ones.