Protecting Essential Supports: Community Invited to Disability Services Town Hall
ST. PAUL – Sen. Andrew Mathews, R-Princeton, and Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, are joining Big Lake-based Options, Inc. representatives to host a town hall meeting regarding the impacts state processing delays may have on services provided to vulnerable Minnesotans. The discussion will focus on provider revalidation and how government agencies and community partners can work together to create stability for the people who depend on these services every day. “We believe the Minnesota Department of
Child Care Appreciation Event - Sponsors Needed!
Dear Local Business Owners/Managers, A planning committee, comprised of staff from Benton County, Sherburne County, First Children’s Finance, Greater St. Cloud, Milestones, and United Way, are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Child Care Appreciation Event for licensed in-home providers in Benton and Sherburne Counties on September 12, 2026. In recent years, the number of in-home licensed childcare providers has declined by approximately 25% in both Benton and Sherburne Counties since 2019.
