Plainview
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Local offices in Plainview
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Local office · City office
Plainview City Hall
241 W Broadway, Plainview, MN 55964
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services, forms, and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plainviewmn.com
Utilities · City office
Plainview Utility Billing
241 W Broadway, Plainview, MN 55964
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay a city utility bill or ask about starting water and sewer service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plainviewmn.com
Library · City office
Plainview Public Library
345 1st Avenue NW, Plainview, MN 55964
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or visit the library for public programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on plainview.lib.mn.us
Local office · Nonprofit
Plainview Area Community and Youth Center
346 W Broadway, Plainview, MN 55964
Help here
- Community and senior programsVisit the center for senior programming, coffee, and community activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on facebook.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Wabasha County
Plainview is in Wabasha County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Wabasha County Department of Social Services
411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceAsk about food and cash programs for eligible people and families.Read more
- Health care assistanceGet help applying for health coverage and programs that help pay medical costs.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work, look for work, or attend school.
- Mental health case managementGet help planning and coordinating services for a person with serious mental health needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us
Public health · County office
Wabasha County Public Health
411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, disease prevention, family health, and care coordination services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us
Public health · County office
Wabasha County WIC
411 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN 55981
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us
Veterans · County office
Wabasha County Veterans Services
848 17th Street East, Suite 7, Wabasha, MN 55981
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.wabasha.mn.us
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce in Wabasha
329 Hiawatha Drive East, Suite 106, Wabasha, MN 55981
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career planning, resumes, interviews, and training options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on careerforce.mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55901
Help here
- Aging services and resource navigationOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for long-term care.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on semaaa.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
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.
Call 988Text 988