The Importance of Emergency Planning
The City of Rice Lake along with other neighboring communities in St. Louis County have worked to develop a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The intent of the plan is to reduce the actual threat of specific hazards by limiting the impact of damages and losses.
To learn more about this plan and other important information in the event of an emergency, select the link below to the St. Louis County Emergency Management website.
St. Louis County Emergency Management
If you haven't already done so, register for NorthlandAlert emergency notification system by selecting the arrow next to "Register for Emergency Alerts" located on the website listed above. This will reveal a link to register. By registering you will receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news via phone, text and/or email that you choose and can change at anytime.
Don't let you and your family be unprepared. Make a plan and stay safe.
Minnesota DNR Offers Free State Park Passes |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing an opportunity for Minnesotans to access state parks with limited financial means by offering state park passes at no cost. These passes can be checked out from libraries similarly to a library book. The initiative includes collaboration with over two hundred libraries across Minnesota, enabling residents to reserve free, seven-day passes to state parks and recreation areas using simply a library card. This initiative aims to make the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Minnesota's state parks more accessible to all residents. |
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Low-Income Individuals and Families Buy or Repair Homes
USDA Rural Development has funds available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.
The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. Applicants must meet income and credit guidelines and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is available in rural communities of generally 35,000 people or less.
The maximum loan amount is $40,000 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for a 20-year term and can be used to improve or modernize homes and do essential repairs. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to homeowners 62 and older and must be used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, or replacing a furnace.
Housing Repair Loans and Grants
Contact a USDA Rural Development Housing Specialist in your area today, to see if you qualify.
USDA Rural Development loans and grants provide assistance that supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
MN Department of Human Services
Minnesota's income assistance programs help individuals and families with low income move to financial stability. Families who qualify for some of these programs also may get help with food, child care, health care and other basic needs. Each program has eligibility requirements and all program participants’ situations are different. In most cases, a county or tribal human services office can help determine which programs and services you are eligible for.
Apply
- Online at MNbenefits.mn.gov
- On paper using the Combined Application Form DHS-5223 (PDF)
- Mail or bring the completed form to your county or tribal office
For more information regarding the Income Assistance Programs select the link below.
The above is sourced from the MN Department of Human Services website and provided here for informational purposes only.