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Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Halter Villa I - Marshall Address1400 Peterson St, Marshall, MN, 56258 146 Miles Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Lyon County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

Mayo Clinic Health System in FairmontLink: view organization details

Clinic Address800 Medical Center Dr, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 238-8100 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/fairmont

Area Served: Martin County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

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Hearing Loss Services Address800 Medical Center Dr, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 238-8100 Website addresshttps://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/fairmont/services-and-treatments/audiology

Area Served: Martin County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

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Birthing Hospital Address800 Medical Center Dr, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 238-8100 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/fairmont/services-and-treatments/birthing-centers

Area Served: Martin County

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Mayo Clinic Store Address800 Medical Center Dr, Ste 292, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 238-5133 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/fairmont

Area Served: Martin County

MBG Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Marshall Square Apartments Address400 Jewett St, Marshall, MN, 56258 146 Miles Phone number(507) 532-4029 Emailmarshallsquare@mbgprop.com Website addresshttps://www.mbgprop.com

Area Served: Lyon County

MercyOne

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Medical Equipment and Supplies MercyOne Northwood Pharmacy Address98 10th St N, Northwood, IA, 50459 146 Miles Phone number(641) 324-2116 Website addresshttps://www.mercyone.org

Area Served: Mower and Freeborn counties

Michelle Mahan

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Doula Support AddressDakota, MN, 55925 146 Miles Phone number(507) 313-8368 Emailmichellesteinfeldt@yahoo.com

Area Served: Houston, Winona

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Career Counseling Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/jobseekers

Area Served: West central Minnesota

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB)

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Vision Loss Services Fergus Falls Office Address1414 College Way, Ste L180, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 395-0245 Emailssb.info@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/ssb/vision-loss/adjustment-blindness.jsp

Area Served: West central Minnesota

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Head Start Fairmont Head Start Address625 Johnson St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Early Head Start Fairmont Head Start Address625 Johnson St, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Martin County

Nationwide Housing Corporation

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Subsidized Housing for Families Countryside Townhomes Address1317 Johnson St, Apt E, Fairmont, MN, 56031 146 Miles Phone number(763) 231-2371 Emailcountryside@nationwidehsg.com Website addresshttps://www.nationwidehousingcorporation.com

Area Served: Martin County

Orthopedic Institute - Minnesota

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Clinic Orthopedic Institute - Marshall Address104 W Redwood St, Marshall, MN, 56258 146 Miles Phone number(888) 331-5890 Website addresshttps://orthopedicinstitutesf.com/about-us

Area Served: Lyon County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Otter Tail County Human Services Address530 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Emailotcvacp@co.ottertail.mn.us Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8640 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/support-for-families/child-foster-care

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/assistance-and-support/financial-assistance/food-assistance

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County Department of Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Government Services Center - Otter Tail County Department of Human Services Address500 W Fir Ave, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 146 Miles Phone number(218) 998-8150 Website addresshttps://ottertailcounty.gov/department/human-services

Area Served: Otter Tail County

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