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Responsible for enforcing county, state, and federal laws. Services includes:

• Apprehends criminals

• Data records

• Enforces court orders

• Investigates crimes and accidents

• Permit to carry application

• Operates the jail and the 911 dispatch center

• Serves civil papers

Provides a range of primary care options including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Services include:

• Cardiac Care and Rehab

• Chemotherapy

• Employment physicals

• Emergency Department

• Health education: Child birthing classes, CPR, and first-aid-aid classes

• Immunizations and allergy injections

• Laboratory Services

• Minor office-based surgeries

• OBGYN

• Pharmacy

• Physical Therapy services

• Podiatry

• Preventive care and wellness visits

• Radiology and imaging

• Spine and joint manipulation; orthopedic, and sports-medicine care

• Well-child care and newborn follow-up

• Wound care

Peer counseling services are offered individually and in group settings and connect individuals with disabilities to a peer mentor. Peer mentors serve as role models and provide independent living guidance though services including:

• Community integration

• Educational and advocacy resources

• Establish goals to increase independence

• Recreation programs

• Charity Care: Offers financial help to patients who cannot pay all or part of their medical bills. 50-100% of the bill may be paid.

• Pharmacy Assistance Fund: Provides one-time (once a year) prescription assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship. Request must not exceed $500.

• Uninsured Discount: Provides a discount on medically needed services for uninsured patients

This is a Medicaid program for beneficiaries who need help in paying for Medicare Part B premiums. For those who qualify, the Medicaid program pays full Medicare Part B premiums only. Eligibility begins the month of application and, if eligible, retroactively for up to 3 months. Note: There can be a lag time before SSA is able to stop taking the premiums out of the recipient's benefit check but the recipient will be reimbursed by SSA for all months eligible for SLMB and/or QMB or QI. The reverse is true when these programs terminate: recipients should be told to put aside premium costs from first month of termination on.

Manages and maintains county records including:

• Land and property records

• Vital records

Works to create changes at the legislature to improve the mental health system for children, youth and adults and their families. Weekly legislative update is sent by email (sign up through website), day on the hill, and legislative trainings.

Partners with fifteen food distribution locations across the metro area, providing a culturally-appropriate food shelf with a focus on the East African community. The food shelf program offers:

• Food items such as rice, pasta, canned goods, cooking oil, fresh produce, and other culturally relevant items

• Halal dietary standards

• Clients can access the food shelf as needed. Does not accept food donations at this time.

Volunteer opportunity positions are available to help with organizing, inspecting, distributing food, and assisting with cleaning the facility.

Provides mental health wellbeing services such as:

• Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)

• Mental health evaluation and psychological testing to accurately diagnose clients and develop treatment plans

• Psychiatry services such as psychiatric evaluation by a nurse or psychiatrist and medication management

• School-linked mental health services to collaborate with family, teachers, and other caregivers to develop treatment plans

Provides fundraising campaigns with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organizations which are allocated through community investment programs and internal initiatives. Funds that are raised help support partner programs serving residents of Otter Tail and Wadena counties.

Provides primary and specialty care services including:

• Cancer screenings

• Family medicine

• Immunizations

• Lab and blood work

• Mental health counseling

• Mammography

• Prenatal and postpartum care

• Grant County history and genealogical research

• Materials available include Grant County newspapers (obituaries and marriages are indexed), census records, plat books, naturalization index, books of historical nature, files of newspaper clippings, and Lutheran church records

Trained advocates offer legal and welfare advocacy. Advocates work in a one-to-one setting with the victims and provide options, information, support and services in both crisis situations and throughout the aftermath of the sexual or domestic violence. Services include information and referral to needed community resources.

• Provides nutritional education and information on food preparation, food storage/safety, and wellness

• Seniors participating in CSFP are given a box of highly nutritious food each month. Packages may include canned fruits, vegetables and juices; dry and UHT milk; American cheese; canned meat; peanut butter or dried beans; cereal; rice or pasta.

• Seniors participating in CSFP in the in Metro Areas, as well as other areas of Minnesota are eligible for Farmer's Market Coupons in July.

Provides screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, and 2-D versus 3-D mammography.

Provides information about patient's financial responsibility, rates, billing, services provided, and payment options. Services may include:

• Discount rates based on household size and income limits

• Financial Assistance program for the uninsured and underinsured

• Insurance plans accepted and billing information

• Request for an estimate of services

Provides prescription dispensing services such as:

• Medication consultations

• Medication therapy management

• Over the counter medications

• Prescription medications

Equipment donations needed:

• Musical equipment (baritones, bass violins, bassoons, cello-baritones, cello-tenors, clarinets, cornets, drum kits, flutes, French horns, guitars, oboes, saxophone-altos, saxophone-baritones, saxophone-tenors, trombones, trumpets, tubas, violas, and violins)

• New or gently used athletic equipment (especially high-quality name brands)

• TI-83 graphing calculators

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. 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.

• City staff
• Commissions and boards
• Economic development
• Mayor and City Council Members: https://cityofavonmn.gov/mayor-and-council

?- Parks and recreation

• Permits and licenses:

• Burning permits

• City building and zoning permits

• Dog license: Visit the city hall to complete a dog license form. Dog licenses are good for one calendar year. Bring updated rabies vaccination information.

• Golf cart permits

• Outdoor event permits

?- Transient merchants, peddlers, and solicitors permits

• Planning and zoning:

• Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator at (320)356-7922 or email [email protected] for zoning questions or questions regarding building permit applications.

• Michael Friedrichs, residential Building Inspector with Inspectron, Inc. at (320)377-9029, or Bill Barber, Commercial Building Inspector with Inspectron, Inc. at (320)270-4796, for any questions regarding Building Codes.

• Public Works

?- Utilities:

• Natural gas: (800)245-2377; emergencies (800)722-9326

• Electric: (800)895-4999; emergencies (800)895-1999

• Refuse: (800)246-7630

Program offers practical support, resources, and connection for widows navigating life after loss, including:

• Memorial Gifts: Provides memorial gift boxes to newly widowed individuals. Each box includes a $50 gift card, a floating lantern with a Sharpie marker for writing a message, a handwritten card, lotion, a notebook, protein bars, and warm socks. A QR code is included for private access to online resources.

• Resource Network: Offers a vetted directory of trusted service providers, including financial advisors and home service professionals. Many offer free or discounted support. Widows can register using their zip code to filter and access relevant local resources. Website content is tailored based on registration responses, offering targeted resources such as parenting support or solo living advice.

?- The Widow's Compass: Provides an interactive checklist to help manage post-loss tasks. The tool includes links, reminders, and tips designed to prevent costly errors and support informed decision-making.

• TWC Connect: Offers opportunities for personal connection through one-on-one matches, small groups, and quarterly gatherings. Events may feature guest speakers and are designed to encourage community and peer support.

• TWC Work Days: Provides seasonal volunteer assistance with yardwork three times per year. Spring and fall focus on cleanup; summer is dedicated to weeding. Volunteers may include students, widows, or community members offering practical help and support.

Provides in person and telehealth counseling services for individuals, couples and families, including:

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Anxiety counseling
• Child and teen counseling
• Couple and marriage
• Depression counseling
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Family
• Trauma

Provides accurate information on Sexual Integrity & Abstinence.

Provides holistic, family-centered, and specialized services for individuals seeking asylum and refugees. Services include:

• Case management: Intensive case management services for new arrivals, and extended social service support

• Education: Many different educational opportunities, including new arrivals orientation, financial literacy, computer skills, and job readiness

• Employment: Professional employment counseling for refugee and asylum seeking families receiving public assistance or enrolled in the Match Grant

• Immigration: Assistance to help refugees on their path to citizenship and to reunite eligible family members who are overseas

Provides specialty medical services including:

• Cardiac Rehab

• Diagnostic imaging

• Diabetes program

• Family medicine

• General Surgery

• Gynecology

• Internal medicine

• Maternity services

• Occupational therapy

• Orthopedic medicine

• Pharmacy services

• Podiatry

• Physical therapy

• Pulmonary Rehab

• Pediatric services

• Speech therapy

• Swing bed

• Weight loss

• Women's healthcare

• Wound, ostomy, continence and nursing care