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    Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing - December 1, 2020 at 6 P.M.

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Board of the County of Mille Lacs, Minnesota will meet on December 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mille Lacs County Courthouse, 635 2nd Street SE, in Milaca, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a... Read on...
  2. &#34Road closed to thru traffic&#34 sign on construction site.

    New 4-Way Stop at 1st St SE and Central Ave in Milaca, MN

    Milaca has a new 4-way stop at the intersection of 1st Street Southeast and Central Avenue! This 4-way stop was formally requested by the City of Milaca on September 1, 2020... Read on...
  3. Mask next to a note that says &#34COVID-19 Update.&#34

    Mille Lacs County COVID-19 Dashboard

    View the most recent COVID-19 statistics for Mille Lacs County. Read on...
  4. Hands holding heart figurine.

    MNsure Open Enrollment Period - November 1 through December 22, 2020

    Open enrollment through MNsure begins today, Sunday, November 1, and runs through December 22, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Minnesotans looking for 2021 health or dental coverage should visit MNsure.org to shop and compare plans. Read on...
  5. Bag of fresh groceries spilling out.

    Equipment Grants Available for Access to Healthy Foods

    Funding for equipment that increases availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to underserved communities is now available... Read on...
  6. Doctor holding face masks.

    COVID-19 and Masks

    Cloth face coverings, masks, and face shields are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when used in combination with other strategies, including physical and social distancing. Masks do not offer 100% protection from contracting or... Read on...
  7. Barn at sunset with wheat in foreground

    Funds Available to Improve Safety on Minnesotan Farms

    New program can make grain bin safety more affordable. Minnesota farmers who want to add safety equipment to their on-farm grain storage facilities can now apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Grain Storage Facility Safety... Read on...
  8. Illustrations of houses with text, &#34The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Has Launched.&#34

    COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

    The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review... Read on...
  9. Dirt road leading to red barn.

    Resolution No. 08-18-2020-02, Constitutional Rights of Mille Lacs County Citizens

    The Mille Lacs County Board passed Resolution 08-18-2020-02, Constitutional Rights of Mille Lacs County Citizens, at the regular County Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The County of Mille Lacs is dedicated to preserving the rights of Mille Lacs Read on...
  10. &#34Social distance, wash hands, clean surfaces,&#34 sign.

    Coronavirus Relief Funding for Mille Lacs County Cities & Townships

    Local governments may be eligible for a share of federal aid Minnesota received from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). The Minnesota Department of Revenue will distribute this aid. Please review the CARES Act Funding... Read on...
  11. We want Your Feedback sign

    Rural Broadband Coalition: MN Broadband Speed Test

    The Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition is asking residents across the state to participate in the Minnesota Broadband Speed Test Initiative. The goal of this project is to create an accurate statewide map of where internet service... Read on...
  12. Children blowing bubbles and laughing.

    P-EBT Update

    In addition to keeping people away from work, shelter-in-place orders across the country have kept children away from school for nearly two months. This has been particularly devastating for the millions of children who receive free... Read on...
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    Pandemic EBT Benefits Extended

    Minnesota is now offering an additional $100 in Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for families of children who received free or reduced-price meals in the 2019-2020 school year. These benefits... Read on...
  14. Red barn near large field.

    Minnesota Department of Revenue Offers Tips for Property Tax Refund Filers

    The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds homeowners and renters to file for their 2018 property tax refund before the Aug. 15, 2020 deadline. Additionally, the 2019 property tax refund season is open and claims for 2019 refunds can be filed from... Read on...
  15. People volunteering to fill bags at a food shelf.

    EBT Online Purchasing Program Information

    On May 1, 2020, the federal government approved Minnesota’s request to allow households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family... Read on...
  16. &#34Mask Up, Minnesota&#34 logo with woman wearing a face mask.

    How to Get a Mask

    To ease the burden on Minnesotans who may be unable to afford a mask or easily obtain one, the State is partnering with organizations to distribute more than 300,000 reusable, cloth masks. Masks are being distributed Read on...
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    Mask Up, Minnesota: Minnesotans Required to Wear Masks in All Public Indoor Spaces

    Gov. Tim Walz today signed Executive Order 20-81, which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings starting this Saturday, July 25... Read on...
  18. Barn at sunset with wheat in foreground

    MDA Receives Farm to School Grant from USDA

    Efforts to continue supporting Farm to School initiatives in Minnesota will get a boost from a nearly $100,000 grant the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will receive from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. Read on...
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    $100 Million in Housing Assistance Announced

    Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in housing assistance to help homeowners and renters who have been affected by COVID-19. The housing assistance can be used to cover rent, mortgage payments, or utility costs incurred between March 1 and December 30... Read on...
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    A Campaign to Promote Multiple Career Pathways

    FindSomethingNew.org is a new website with resources to help American workers and students identify and pursue the right path for their career goals. The website offers an interactive tool that recommends education pathways for... Read on...
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    MDH Case Update

    The recent Minnesota Department of Health Case update is available... Read on...
  22. &#34Preparedness is Key&#34 written on paper

    Mille Lacs County Preparedness Plan

    Mille Lacs County is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all workers. To ensure that, Mille Lacs County has developed the following Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    CARES Act Funding Available to Local Governments

    Today, Governor Walz announced plans to use executive authority to disburse federal CARES Act dollars to local governments using the framework of Senate File 47, the bill passed by the Senate during... Read on...
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    DEED Launches Small Business Relief Grant Program on June 23rd

    The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) is launching the Small Business Relief Grant program on June 23. The program will make available $10,000 grants to Minnesotan owned and operated businesses... Read on...
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    USDA Extends Foreclosure & Eviction Relief on Single Family Housing Direct Loans

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced extended foreclosure and eviction moratorium for all Single-Family Housing Direct Home Loans through Aug. 31, 2020... Read on...
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    Mortgage-Relief Options Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Minnesota families have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a commitment by 31 Minnesota financial institutions to provide mortgage... Read on...
  27. Poster that states, &#34GGAP, Gopher Grocery Assistance Project,&#39 Would you like help ordering gr

    Would You Like Help Ordering Groceries Online?

    Over-the-phone assistance and step-by-step guides for those learning how to order groceries online are available. The Gopher Grocery Assistance Project can help! Call 612-626-3663 for phone assistance. Visit z.umn.edu/ggap for additional information. Read on...

  28. DHS Announces New Task Force to Protect American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues

    Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad F. Wolf, announced the establishment of the DHS Protecting American Communities Task Force (PACT), a special task force to coordinate Departmental law enforcement agency assets in protecting... Read on...
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    DHS Announces Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020 Preparedness Grants

    As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf today announced final allocations of $385 million for seven Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 DHS... Read on...
  30. Sunset over Mille Lacs Lake.

    THE OPENING OF MILLE LACS COUNTY BUILDINGS TO THE PUBLIC

    Mille Lacs County is starting a phased approach to reopening all County facilities. Resident and employee safety remains our primary focus to ensure that services are restored in a safe manner that mitigates the potential transmission... Read on...
  31. &#34Road closed to thru traffic&#34 sign on construction site.

    CSAH 2 and 32 Street Reconstruction Project

    Mille Lacs County and the City of Milaca are preparing for the reconstruction of CSAH 2 (2nd Street SW/SE) and CSAH 32 (3rd Avenue SW) in the City of Milaca. This approximately one mile stretch of roadway is in need of reconstruction to address... Read on...
  32. strawberries

    MDA Informs Farmers of New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements

    Farms, farmers' markets, and other agricultural businesses were designated critical businesses under Executive Order 20-48 in April of 2020. By June 29, 2020, all critical sector businesses, including all farms and farmers’ markets... Read on...
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    Property Tax Payment Period Extended to June 30, 2020

    The first half of Property Taxes are still due on May 15, 2020, however at the County Board meeting on May 5, 2020, the County Board of Commissioners voted to abate (remove) penalties on current property tax payments... Read on...
  34. MN 4H U of M logo.

    4-H Outdoor Adventures Summer At-Home Program

    Families and youth of all ages are invited to join this FREE 4-H learning experience. On Mondays at 7 p.m. throughout the summer, a new outdoor adventure will be introduced followed by an activity guide to take a deeper dive during the week... Read on...
  35. Person holding up a paper that says, &#34Your vote matters.&#34

    Notice of New Voting Equipment

    To the Clerks and voters of (All) Townships and Cities in the County of Mille Lacs, State of Minnesota: The State of Minnesota provided counties an opportunity to receive a Voting Equipment Grant (VEGA-2) to assist counties in upgrading... Read on...
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    COVID-19 Relief Measures Passed by the Mille Lacs County Board

    45 Day Penalty Abatement for Taxes Paid Late The deadline to pay 1st half property taxes is May 15, however, on Tuesday the Board approved a 45 day penalty abatement for taxes paid late. This means that from May 16-June 30, if a taxpayer pays... Read on...
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    Mille Lacs County Quarterly Newsletter - October 2020 - Cover

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    County Offices Closed The Mille Lacs County Offices will be closed in ob...
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    County Offices Closed The Mille Lacs County Offices will be closed in ob...
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    Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Board of t...
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    Board of Commissioners Meeting
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