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Local offices in Fosston
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Local office · City office
Fosston City Hall
220 East First Street, Fosston, MN 56542
Help here
- City information and resident servicesContact City Hall for general city information, public records, elections, and help reaching the right department.
- Utility billing and bill paymentGet help with city electric, gas, water, sewer, refuse, and cable bills or ask about payment options.Read more
- Energy bill assistance applicationsPick up a paper energy assistance application at City Hall and contact Inter-County Community Council for help applying.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fosston.com
Library · Regional office
Fosston Public Library
403 Foss Ave. N., Fosston, MN 56542
Help here
- Library materials and learning resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and get help with research and technology.
- Printing, faxing, and scanningUse library printing, faxing, and scanning services in person.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on larl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Fosston Civic Center
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- Recreation programs and facility useAsk about recreation programs, swimming, and reserving gym or community rooms.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fosston.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Polk County
Fosston is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Polk County Social Services
612 N Broadway, Room 302, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Financial and health care assistanceGet help applying for financial assistance, health care programs, and child care assistance.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support enforcement and collections.
- Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and chemical dependency services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County Public Health
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 125, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Public health clinicsGet immunizations, health screenings, TB testing, and sexual and reproductive health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Public health · County office
Polk County WIC
816 Marin Street, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Veterans · County office
Polk County Veteran's Services
612 N Broadway, Room 241, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Polk County Emergency Management
816 Marin Avenue, Suite 125, Crookston, MN 56716
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters in Polk County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov
Library · County office
Polk County Public Libraries
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and use the county library system’s books and other resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on polklibrary.org
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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