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Provides advice and representation on education-related problems, with a focus on:- Bullying and harassment in schools- Education of English language learners- Education of students experiencing homelessness- Racial discrimination and bias in schools- School expulsions and some suspensions- Special education services for students with disabilities

Voluntary early intervention program that provides a comprehensive assessment of families' needs and strengths to assist with making decisions about what services or community resources are accessible. Short-term help may be available to families with concerns regarding:- Basic needs (food, clothing, and housing)- Child care- Financial needs (budgeting and financial assistance)- Family health (medical care, mental, and chemical health services)- Parenting- TransportationReferrals are often made to community support services such as child development screening services, food shelves, free or low-cost clothing programs, free health clinics, mental health services, and parenting support classes.

Assists low-income homeowners in financing home improvements that directly affect the safety, habitability, energy efficiency, or accessibility of their homes. Available for home improvements that address emergency conditions of the home or accessibility needs for a household resident with a disability.MHFA Rehabilitation Loan Program:- Applicant must meet income guidelines as set forth by MHFA; the homeowner may be eligible for financing up to $20,000- Applicant must own and occupy the property that is to be improved- Funds are limited, and waiting lists may occur- Loan provides financing for up to $37,500 to make eligible permanent repairs without interest or monthly payments- Loans are forgiven if you do not sell, transfer titles, or cease to occupy the property during the loan term- Maximum loan term is 15 years for properties taxed as real property and 10 years for mobile/manufactured homes taxed as personal property located in a mobile home park- Net value of the applicant's assets must be no greater than $25,000- Property taxes must be current- Residence must be the applicant's principal place of residence- Various property types are eligible including, but not limited to, single-family homes, duplexes, a condominium unit, and manufactured housing taxed as real or personal property- Works with a participating Rehab Loan LenderSmall Cities Development Programs:- Income-based program- Requirements vary depending on the community served

Provides city services, including:Administration and Finance Department: - City administrator- Election/voter information- Mayor and city council: Member contact information, https://www.sartellmn.com/government/mayor___city_council.php Building Department: - Building inspections- Building permits - Contractor licensingCommunity Development and Planning: - City ordinances and zoning regulationsEmergency Management: - Emergency Management's job is to improve a disaster's outcome. These outcomes can be measured in lives saved, fewer injuries, reduced damages, decreased disruptions, and shorter recovery time. Engineering: - Record drawings, including city maps, utility maps, and plat books- Street, sanitary sewer, water main, and storm drain improvementsPublic Works: - Street division is responsible for maintenance, repair and snow plowing of local streets. Also responsible for maintaining traffic signals, street name and regulatory signs, storm sewer and ponding areas, pavement markings, and tree trimming along boulevards.- Utility division operates and maintains wells, water storage facilities, water mains, sanitary sewer lines, lift stations, and fire hydrants.- The maintenance division is responsible for purchasing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing city vehicles and equipment.- The parks division maintains all areas of developed parks and grounds adjacent to public buildings and right-of-ways, including seeding, fertilizing, and mowing of grass. Other areas of responsibility include maintenance of all athletic fields, playgrounds, trails, open skating and hockey rinks, and trash removal from all parks.Parks and recreation: - Parks and trails ?- Park rental fees and rules

Emergency Assistance is short-term, one-time assistance for families in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety. Services may include:- Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable- Moving expenses- Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs- Property tax help for past due taxes- Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only- Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills in the city of Minneapolis. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.NOTE: EA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Provides temporary housing and support for up to 13 families. Families work closely with case managers to achieve goals and obtain housing. Stabilization case management is available for up to 1 year after leaving the shelter.

Administers elementary and secondary schools in the district.Schools:- Madelia Elementary School: 121 East Main Street Madelia, MN 56062 (507)642-3234- Madelia Secondary School: 320 Buck Avenue SE Madelia, MN 56062 (507)642-3232

Provides a variety of activities to youth including:- Swimming lessons- Youth enrichment program - Youth recreational sports

Administers elementary and secondary schools in the district.Schools:- Empower Learning Center: 206 Main Street East, Hinckley, MN 55037 (320)384-6135- Finlayson Elementary: 2159 Highway 18, Finlayson, MN 55735 (320)233-7611- Hinckley Elementary: 111 Blair Avenue South, Hinckley, MN 55037 (320)384-6443- Hinckley-Finlayson High School: 201 Main Street East, Hinckley, MN 55037 (320)384-6132- Pine County Transition Program: (320)384-6132 ext 2003

4-year college offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees in a variety of fields including specific trades.

Mayor and City Council Member- Member contact information: https://www.evelethmn.com/index.asp?SEC=533E4A34-BD74-4409-8980-B49AE21C7359&Type=B_LIST Departments- Administration: City Administrator, Deputy City Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Utility Clerk and Zoning Administrator- Election information: Absentee voting, voter registration, and where to vote- Fire department: (218)744-7550, 429 Jackson Street- Public works: Parks and recreation, city cemetery and water service- Recycling

Selling new and used household goods, clothing, and other items. For donation information and to arrange pick up of items, call either location. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Fee charged for donation pickup

Provides volunteer-delivered repairs, including weatherizing, cleaning, installing flooring, patching and painting, siding, windows, and landscaping, and timely contractor-delivered repair or replacement of essential systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofs that are critical to healthy, livable homes.

Provides a wide array of supportive housing programs for households that are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.Housing assistance is paired with supportive services to ensure that households are able to overcome their personal barriers to maintaining housing stability.All housing programs are based on program openings, eligibility, and funding. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP as well as others.

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.ECFE 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:- Book lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Information on community resources- Outdoor classroom- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topicsNOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides outpatient mental health services such as:- Individual and Family Therapy: Help address feelings of helplessness, sadness, difficulty concentrating on everyday activities, excessive worry, harmful thoughts, and actions that may cause harm to self or others. Therapy explores desired goals and works on changes in the way of thinking, reacting, and behaving.- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Helps people suffering from mood disorders and those with harmful behavior patterns to increase emotion regulation skills, decrease fluctuating emotions and moods, increase distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and mindfulness.- Psychiatry Services: Performs a full range of medical laboratory, psychological tests, and medication management to help assess both the physical and mental aspects of the client's mental health.

Mayor and City Council MembersFor member contacts, visit website: https://winonamn.gov/319/City-Council-Mayor Community Development- Administers the zoning code and development review process, promotes economic development and affordable housing, performs inspections for commercial, residential projects, and licensing rental property- Phone: (507)457-8250Inspections- Issues building permits, inspects residential and commercial property, accepts snow/grass/weed complaints or unkept properties- Phone: (507)457-8231Planning and Zoning- Phone: (507)457-8250Public Works- Maintains streets, pump water, lights, sewer services, and storm drainage. Also provides a compost site and a municipal airport.- Phone: (507)457-8269

Responsible for administering assessment for the county. Supervises and advises local jurisdictions on assessment matters, conducts statistical studies of assessment ratios, prepares appraisals for the County Board of Equalization and tax court, and advises the County Board. Provides assessment services for all unorganized townships and organized jurisdictions that contract with the county. Reappraises all parcels at least once every five years, inspects changes affecting value, administers homestead and other classifications, reviews taxpayer complaints, and assists local Boards of Review in evaluating appraisals.

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:- Activities and classes for parents and grandparents to strengthen parenting skills, activities, and make friends- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources and online parent video topics- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Special events for the entire family- Workshops on specific topics

Provides a resource for men looking for support to succeed, including:- Access to health care services- Developing a success plan- Finding a job- Life coaching- Peer support group- Referrals for housing and other services

Mental health services for children and adults including:?- Adult/child case management- Adult mental health rehabilitation services- Crisis services- Day treatment- Drop-in mental health center for adults- Medication management- Outpatient mental health- Pre-commitment screening (assessment of cases being referred for civil commitment)- Psychiatric services for children and adolescents- Psychological testing and evaluation- Residential treatment- Training for independent living

Mayor and City CouncilMember Contact InformationDepartments- City Clerk's Office- Public works/waste/wastewaterServices- Cleveland Area Food Shelf- Emergency Management- Parks: Cherry Creek Park, Veteran's Memorial Cleveland, and Water Tower Park- Permits: Building, burning, zoning, etc.