Fertile

Local offices in Fertile

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City of Fertile Utilities

  101 S. Mill Street, Fertile, MN 56540

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsView or pay water and sewer bills online, or ask the city office for help starting water service.Apply online
  Call 218-945-3136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fertilemn.gov

• Local office · City office

  Fertile City Hall

  101 S. Mill Street, Fertile, MN 56540

  Help here

  • City office and public meeting spaceVisit the city offices for help with city business or use the public meeting space.
  Call 218-945-3136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fertilemn.gov

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 any time for free help finding local services and resources.
  Call 800-543-7709Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org

• Library · Regional office

  Fertile Public Library

  101 S. Mill Street, Fertile, MN 56540

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, printing, wireless internet, and research help.
  • Civil legal aid kioskUse the library's private kiosk to seek civil legal aid and attend some remote legal meetings.Apply online
  Call 218-945-6137DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on larl.org

• Local office · City office

  Duane Knutson Community Center

  101 S. Mill Street, Fertile, MN 56540

  Help here

  • Community meeting spaceCommunity groups can use the building's public meeting space for meetings and events.
  Call 218-945-3136DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fertilemn.gov

City of Fertile, Minnesota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fertile

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Fertile

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Fertile. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Crookston

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  101 N. Broadway, Crookston, MN 56716

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

  Call 218-277-7330DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 21, 2026

• American Job Center

  CareerForce in Thief River Falls

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  1301 Highway 1 E, Thief River Falls, MN 56701-2500

  Hours: M -F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 218-683-8060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  CareerForce in Moorhead

  Also helps young people

  50 miles away

  715 11th Street N, Suite 302, Moorhead, MN 56560

  Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 218-287-5060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026

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 Polk County

Fertile is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Polk County Social Services

  612 N Broadway, Room 302, Crookston, MN 56716

  Help here

  • Financial and health care assistanceGet help applying for financial assistance, health care programs, and child care assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support enforcement and collections.
  • Mental health and substance use servicesAsk about county mental health and chemical dependency services.
  Call 218-281-3127DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Polk County WIC

  816 Marin Street, Crookston, MN 56716

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 218-281-1673DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov

• Public health · County office

  Polk County Public Health

  816 Marin Avenue, Suite 125, Crookston, MN 56716

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsGet immunizations, health screenings, TB testing, and sexual and reproductive health services.
  Call 218-281-3385DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Polk County Courthouse Law Library Self-Help Clinic

  816 Marin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Crookston, MN 56716

  Help here

  • Court forms and legal guidanceVisit the self-help clinic for general legal guidance and help completing court forms.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.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.
  Call 218-745-6733Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dancingskyaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Polk County Veteran's Services

  612 N Broadway, Room 241, Crookston, MN 56716

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 218-281-3066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on polkcountymn.gov

Everything in Polk County

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