Passport Applications Processed by Appointment Only

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, passport application will only be accepted by appointment only. Passport photos cannot be processed at this time. Please call the Auditor’s Office at 320-983-8310 to schedule an appointment.

Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant Now Available

Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant Now Available

The Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant program is now accepting applications from for-profit small businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the Mille Lacs County...

Community & Veterans Services: Phone Appointments during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Community and Veterans Services is open for phone appointments. Please call 320-983-8208 to schedule.

Veteran Experience 2020 - October 29th

Veteran Experience 2020 - E2020

All Veterans are invited to attend the virtual Veteran Experience 2020, or "E2020" on Thursday, October 29th. Veterans will be able to virtually connect and interact with VA partners, MDVA, CVSOs, service providers...

Free COVID-19 Testing Available

Free COVID-19 Testing Available

Aitkin County Public Health is working in MDH, the MN SEOC, and National Guard to host a 3-day COVID-19 Community Testing Site.  MDH and the SEOC have worked to provide these clinics throughout Minnesota to ensure a...

Mille Lacs County COVID-19 Dashboard

View the most recent COVID-19 statistics on the Mille Lacs County COVID-19 Dashboard. 

Road Closure: CSAH 2 & 32 Project

Please note that 2nd Street Southeast, located in front of the Mille Lacs County Historic Courthouse and Community and Veterans Services, will be closed for construction beginning Friday, September 25, 2020 through Saturday, October 31, 2020. Please visit...

Equipment Grants Available for Access to Healthy Foods

Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant Now Available

Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant Now Available

The Mille Lacs County Economic Relief Grant program is now accepting applications from for-profit small businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the Mille Lacs County...

COVID-19 and Masks

Just a reminder that COVID-19 contacts still have to quarantine even if they were wearing a mask.

• 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, includ...

Funds Available to Improve Safety on Minnesotan Farms

Funds Available to Improve Safety on MN 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&rs...

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program Has Launched!

Minnesota Housing is pleased to announce that the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program is now accepting applications from individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Pro...

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...

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 letter from the Mille Lacs County Boa...

Online Auction: Farm Equipment

Mille Lacs County currently has Farm Equipment for sale via online auction site PublicSurplus until September 7, 2020! Contact the Environmental Resources office at 320-983-8232 with any questions or for additional information. View the online auction at&...

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 is available and what i...

Save back-to-school shopping receipts to claim valuable tax benefits

Save back-to-school shopping receipts to claim valuable tax benefits 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The school year may look and feel a little different this fall, but parents can still claim valuable K-12 tax benefits by saving receipts on school s...

P-EBT Update

Background: 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 a...

Pandemic EBT Benefits Extended

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 can hel...

Minnesota Department of Revenue Offers Tips for Property Tax Refund Filers

With the August 15 deadline on the horizon, the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tips for property tax refund filers 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds homeowners and renters to file for their 2018 prope...

EBT Online Purchasing Program Information

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 Investment Program (MFI...

How to Get a Mask

Mask Resources: 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 acros...

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. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective...

MDA Receives Farm to School Grant from USDA

MDA Receives Farm to School Grant from USDA

Nearly $100,000 grant will launch Minnesota Harvest of the Month

St. Paul, MN: Efforts to continue supporting Farm to School initiatives in Minnesota will get a boost from a nearly $100,000 grant the Minnesota Dep...

$100 Million in Housing Assistance Announced

$100 Million in Housing Assistance AnnouncedGov. 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...

A Campaign to Promote Multiple Career Pathways

Today, Tuesday, July 14, the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, co-chaired by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, launched the “Find Something New” advertising campaign to raise awareness...

MDH Case Update

MDH Case Update Today’s figures from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH):

• Positive COVID-19 cases in the state now total 57,779 (+629 from yesterday). 11,720 tests were processed yesterday, bringing the total to 1,...

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. The County Administrator, staff, and County Boa...

CARES Act Funding Available to Local Governments

Governor Walz announces plan to distribute CARES Act funding to local governments, using the agreement outlined in Senate File 47.

Today, Governor Walz announced plans to use executive authority to disburse federal CARES Act dollars to local governments us...

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 that can demonstrate finan...

COVID-19 Updates from the Governor's Office

Updates from the Governor

Minnesotans are facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Below is a list of financial, mental and physical health, and family resources available for support.

Testing: Minnesotans with COVID-19 symptoms are always ...

USDA Extends Foreclosure & Eviction Relief on Single Family Housing Direct Loans

𝗨𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 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.

The moratorium applies to:• Initiation of foreclosures or completion of fo...

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-re...

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.&...

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

DHS Announces Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020 Preparedness Grants

THE OPENING OF MILLE LACS COUNTY BUILDINGS TO THE PUBLIC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pat Oman, County Administrator

635 2^nd Street SE

Milaca, MN 56353

320-983-8218

June 19, 2020

THE OPENING OF MILLE LACS COUNTY BUILDINGS TO THE PUBLIC

Mille Lacs County is starting a phased approach to reopening all County facilities. Reside...

CSAH 2 and 32 Street Reconstruction Project

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

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 t...

MDA Informs Farmers of New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements

MDA Informs Farmers of New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements

Plans are required to be developed and implemented by June 29, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Farms, farmers’ markets, and other agricultural businesses were designated critical businesses...

DHS Response to COVID-19

Property Tax Payment Period Extended to June 30, 2020

The Mille Lacs County Auditor – Treasurer’s office is currently closed to the public. 1^st half 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...

4-H Outdoor Adventures Summer At-Home Program

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...

Notice of New Voting Equipment

NOTICE OF NEW 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 upgradi...

COVID-19 Relief Measures Passed by the Mille Lacs County Board

COVID-19 Relief Measures Passed by the Mille Lacs County Board

45 Day Penalty Abatement for Taxes Paid LateThe 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 me...

CSAH 2 and 32 Street Reconstruction Project

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

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 t...