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Following direction from both the federal and state governments, Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services will soon be faced with the challenging task to rewind public assistance programs back three years. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is also going back to 2019 rules.
Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services have seen a jump in the number of applications for the economic assistance programs such as the Minnesota Family Investment Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medical Assistance. Part of the jump could be the ease of applying with a smartphone-friendly application. The increase of the income guidelines for SNAP could also be playing a part.
Santa Claus is coming to town in west central Minnesota When kids can't go to Santa because of COVID, Santa comes to the kids. Wearing the bright red Santa suit that her father-in-law used to wear while listening to kids' Christmas wishes years ago at Stacy's Nursery in Willmar, Deb Grunwald delivers a merry, socially distanced "Ho-Ho-Ho" to kids eager for a little traditional childhood joy. Written By: Carolyn Lange | × Deb Grunwald, dressed as Santa Claus, heads to Dwire Daycare in Kerkhoven Dec. 10 to distribute gifts to the children. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune ...