Lake Shore

Local offices in Lake Shore

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Lake Shore City Hall

  8583 Interlachen Road, Lake Shore, MN 56468

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and public information.
  • Sewer billing and paymentsContact the city clerk about sewer bills and payment questions.Read more
  • After-hours sewer emergencyCall the city’s on-call number for an after-hours sewer backup or alarm.
  Call 218-963-2148DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflakeshore.gov

City of Lake Shore website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Offices for all of Cass County

Lake Shore is in Cass County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services

  400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484

  Help here

  • Human and social servicesContact the county for financial assistance, social services, child support, and help with basic needs.Read more
  • Public healthContact county public health staff for health services and referrals.
  • Veterans servicesVeterans and their dependents can get help with benefits claims and related services.Read more
  Call 218-547-1340DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cass County WIC

  400 Michigan Ave W, Walker, MN 56484

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.Apply online
  Call 218-547-6872DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Cass County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
  Call 218-547-7437Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cass County Law Library

  303 Minnesota Ave W, Walker, MN 56484

  Help here

  • Legal reference materialsUse the courthouse law library’s legal reference materials for your own research.
  Call 218-547-7209DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on casscountymn.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Kitchigami Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library resources and programs through the regional system serving Beltrami County.Read more
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on krls.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc.

  8245 Industrial Park Road NW, Walker, MN 56484

  Help here

  • Energy and weatherization assistanceEligible residents can apply for help paying energy bills and making homes more energy efficient.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 218-547-3438DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bicap.org

Everything in Cass County

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