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WILLMAR -- When county family service administrators have the chance to bend the ears of legislators, they will ask for flexibility and simplicity in the state regulations and mandates that...

WILLMAR -- Kandiyohi County's income maintenance unit is now requiring clients to make appointments to see case managers. The change went into effect this week. The intent is to improve...

WILLMAR -- To help some of the county's poorest and sickest residents from slipping through the health care cracks, the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay a...

WILLMAR -- Potential legislation that would saddle counties with the long-term costs of civilly committed sex offenders could cost local taxpayers millions of dollars. "We've got to scream and we've...

WILLMAR -- Compromise legislation that will keep the general assistance medical care program alive means more changes for county family service departments that administer the program. "We're capable and ready...

WILLMAR -- During the last year, Kandiyohi County has spent $65,000 for legal counsel for parents who may be losing their parental rights or whose children may be in need...

WILLMAR -- Counties and cities in Minnesota should "cry foul" over Gov.

WILLMAR -- A plan being advanced by the state Department of Human Services to eliminate county child support programs and replace them with a state-operated regional system is getting a...