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Local offices in Fergus Falls
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Fergus Falls
1151 Friberg Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or ask about affordable housing options through the local housing authority.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fergusfallshra.com
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
112 W Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsPay or ask about city water, sewer, stormwater, garbage, and recycling charges.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fergusfallsmn.gov
State office
Minnesota Department of Health, Fergus Falls District Office
2312 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the district office for Minnesota Department of Health information and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on health.state.mn.us
Older adults · City office
Fergus Falls Senior Center
Help here
- Senior Center servicesContact the Senior Center for local activities and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fergusfallsmn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
CareerForce Fergus Falls
1414 College Way, Suite L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job search, training, and workforce programs at CareerForce.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
State office
Otter Tail County License Center, Fergus Falls
545 W Fir Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a Minnesota driver license or state ID at the Fergus Falls license center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
State office
State of Minnesota Driver’s License Examination Station
925 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Driver license examsSchedule written or road tests for a Minnesota driver license at the state exam station.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Library · City office
Fergus Falls Public Library
112 W Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the public library to use its collections and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fergusfallsmn.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
112 W Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help finding city services and the right city department.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fergusfallsmn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fergus Falls
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
North Country Food Bank, Inc.
1011 11th Ave. NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Justice North
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership
1125 W River Rd, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2722
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Fergus Falls
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
CareerForce in Fergus Falls
Also helps young people
1.2 miles away
1414 College Way, Suite L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 19, 2026
Youth and reentry program
CareerForce - Fergus Falls
For young people
1.2 miles away
1414 College Way, Suite L180, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Unemployment benefits in Minnesota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Rural Minnesota Workforce Development Board
803 Roosevelt Avenue, PO Box 1108 (56502), Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Workforce board
Governor's Workforce Development Board
180 E 5th St Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Otter Tail County
Fergus Falls is in Otter Tail County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Otter Tail County Human Services
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Financial and social servicesGet help with financial assistance and other county social services.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
- Behavioral healthFind county mental health and substance use services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Housing help · County office
Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Help here
- Rental assistance and affordable housingApply for rental assistance, housing vouchers, or county public housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Otter Tail County Public Health
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information, immunizations, and family health support.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals for eligible families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services informationGet information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Otter Tail County Veterans Service Office
505 S Court St, Suite 2, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportVeterans and their families can get help with benefits, claims, health care access, and local programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Otter Tail County Emergency Management
500 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet preparedness information, emergency alerts, and guidance during disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ottertailcounty.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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