Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government

Supports children's development and assists in preparation for kindergarten entry, early childhood education programs, services that are offered throughout Minnesota school districts, and Head Start locations for children birth to five years and their families. These programs are administered by Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and included in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, Early Head Start and Head Start, Infant and Toddler Intervention/Preschool Special Education and the School Readiness program. MDE serves as the lead agency for Part C Infant and Toddler Intervention Services. The special education division provides leadership to ensure a high-quality education for Minnesota's children and youth with disabilities. Specialists help students, parents, educators and administrators through guidance, training and sharing best practices in areas including educational programs in care and treatment facilities, secondary transition and statewide assessment for student in special education.

- An administrative Community Health Board for the Tri-County area - Provides funding for some programs - Oversees grant monies for local health agencies - Provides services for Itasca, Aitkin and Koochiching Counties

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Departments: Administration and Finance: - Responsible for City Council support, finance, human resource activities, labor relations, elections, liquor and tobacco licensing, dog licensing, data practices (records) requests, and general government administration. - Phone: (651)714-3500 Building Permits and Inspections: - Phone: (651)714-3543 Code Enforcement: - Responsible for the implementation of many sections of the City's Code of Ordinances - Phone: (651)714-3533 Economic Development: - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the city - Phone: (651)714-3533 ?Engineering: - Coordinates the planning, design and construction of all public streets and utility projects, including right-of way acquisition, and maintains records on all public improvements that have been made within the city - Phone: (651)714-3593 Environmental Division: - Responsible for maintaining the city's natural resources and environment including recycling, tree protection, water quality, and wetland protection - Phone: (651)714-3593 Public Works: - Includes fleet, parks and forestry, streets, storm water and utilities (water and sewer) services and is responsible for special watering permits, hydrant permits, spring overweight permits, and building moving permits. - Phone: (651)714-3720

- Serving as chief general accounting officer: accounts payable, accounts receivable, central payroll and benefit administration, and preparation of periodic financial reports and an annual financial statement. - Serving on the budget committee and providing accounting and technical support for the annual budget and truth in taxation processes. - Administering the property tax system, including all levy and tax increment financing data, tax settlement process, parcel ownership database, delinquent taxes, and tax forfeiture. - Maintaining computerized parcel-based mapping for the geographic land records information systems. - Serving as chief election officer of the county. - Providing licensing services for the retain sales of liquor, beer, tobacco; precious metals; transient merchant; mass gathering permits, public fireworks displays, and gambling permits and exemptions. - Supervising internal mail services division for all incoming and outgoing county mail. - Disbursing county funds at the direction of the county board to cover county liabilities, and serving as chief investment officer to invest available fund balances under statutory guidelines. - Mailing billing statements and collecting payment for all real estate, personal property, severed mineral interests, manufactured homes, and tree growth taxes. - Maintaining tax books showing taxes paid or unpaid. - Settling and distributing taxes collected for local taxing districts of the county - towns, cities, school districts, and special taxing districts. - Completing tax certificates and tax searches. - Providing tax record information to realtors, mortgage companies and escrow agents. - Collecting deed and mortgage registration taxes. - Administering vital statistics - birth, death, marriage, notary public applications and service.

Administers and provides oversight for employment and training services. No direct service; services are provided through local CareerForce centers.

An administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the North Central Region (NCR)

Administrative office to Leech Lake Casinos, accommodating payroll needs for casino employees, as well as training and its resources, also houses Director of Gaming, MIS staff, accounting needs, Human Resources, Compliance and Purchasing Departments.

Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government

Implements the directives, resolutions, ordinances, and policies of the County Board of Commissioners. Provides guidance and support for all County Departments and provides long-term planning for the County in all areas: - Accounting functions and creation of financial statements - Business licensing - Election administration - Managing the county's investments

Fillmore County Human Services provides a wide variety of community-based assistance to individuals and families without consideration of age, sex, financial ability, race, or personal belief.

Minnesota Correctional Facilities: - Faribault, 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault 55021-6400. Tracy Beltz, Warden (507)334-0700. Adult facility for males. - Lino Lakes, 7525 4th Avenue, Lino Lakes 55014. Shannon Reimann, Warden (651)717-6100. Adult facility for males. - Oak Park Heights, 5329 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater 55082-1117. Sherlinda Wheeler, Warden (651)779-1400. Adult facility for males. - Moose Lake: 1000 Lakeshore Drive Moose Lake, MN 55767. William Bolin, Warden (218)485-5000. Adult facility for males. - Red Wing, 1079 Highway 292, Red Wing 55066. Shon Thieren, Warden (651)267-3600. Juvenile facility for males and adult facility for males. - Rush City, 7600 525th Street, Rush City 55069. Jesse Pugh, Warden (320)358-0400. Adult facility for males. - Shakopee, 1010 West 6th Avenue, Shakopee 55379. Kathy Halvorson, Warden (952)496-4440. Adult facility and Challenge Incarceration Program for females. - St. Cloud, 2305 Minnesota Boulevard SE, St. Cloud 56304. Eddie Miles, Warden (320)240-3000. Adult facility for males. - Stillwater, 970 Pickett Street North, Bayport 55003-1490. Guy Bosch, Warden (651)779-2700. Adult facility for males. Department of Corrections Directory - Visit online to find DOC office phone numbers and information

Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government

Residential Reentry Management Office: Community corrections staff develop and administer contracts for community-based correctional programs and serve as the Bureau's local liaison with the Federal courts, the U.S. Marshals Service, state and local corrections, and a variety of community groups. RRM Staff also monitor local Residential Reentry Centers, which are responsible for providing federal offenders with community-based services that will assist with their reentry needs.

Governing entity for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, responsible for day-to-day operations of the tribal government

Commerce Department oversees several bureaus and offices located in all 50 states providing U.S.-based companies and entrepreneurs invaluable tools through programs. Among many functions, the Department also oversees ocean and coastal navigation, helps negotiate bilateral trade agreements, and enforces laws that ensure a level playing field for American businesses and workers. Bureau and Offices the Department oversees can be found here.

After Hours Emergency (218)759-6035 What is considered an emergency: - No heat - No water - Electrical problems - Sewer back up - Broken water lines - Frozen pipes What is NOT considered an emergency: - Plugged toilets - No hot water - Leaky sink - Pest control Low Income Rental Program - A rental program for lower income families, follows the U.S. Median Income Guidelines Mutual Help Home Buyers Program - Gives low income persons the opportunity to achieve home ownership of a home through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program - Finances the development of affordable rental housing for low-income households. Resident Services Program - Provides specific goals and objectives to meet the needs of the residents, while complying with regulations that govern the LLBO Housing Authority. Homeless Program - Empowers people who are homeless in and around the Leech Lake Reservation by assisting them to find and maintain permanent housing. - Educates the broader community about the causes of homelessness and helps to find solutions through community efforts. Supportive Services for Rural Homeless Youth - Provides confidential, non-judgmental services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth on the Leech Lake Reservation.

- Administers some state-wide higher education programs - Informs students and parents about academic and financial preparation for college - Provides funding to institutions for federal grants - Registers all private schools in Minnesota and those private and public schools out of state which offer programs or courses in the state; approves degrees and names for schools subject to registration.

- Appointed by and reports to the County Board of Commissioners - Researches and gathers information and legislation regarding agenda items and county government issues - Implements Board actions by making and monitoring assignments to department heads - As Budget officer, coordinates the preparation, submission and enforcement of the annual budget and capital expenditure programs - Compiles strategic and operational plans for the County, in cooperation with department heads - Directs the county personnel administration including employees recruitment, selection, orientation, safety and contract administration - Affirmative Action Officer assists county employees, committees and boards regarding personnel matters - Coordinates labor negotiations - Researches labor policies and practices - Researches options and makes recommendations regarding benefit, insurance plans - Administers central purchasing activities, telephone systems, facilities oversight and other central administration functions

Neighborhood Centers: - Brian Coyle - Oak Park - Pillsbury House - Waite House (see separate listings for each center)