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Energy, Environment and Conservation. Look for resources to help you conserve energy and other resources. Learn about current air, water, or other environment quality standardsTicket to Work Employment Network (TTWEN) - Help to Move from Social Security to WorkVocational Rehabilitation - Help for People with Disabilities to Work
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Help Finding the Right Resource. Locate licenses, forms and other government documents. Connect with libraries and other organizations that assist with finding information and resourcesCommunity Mental Health CentersNative American Community Clinic (Indian Health Services)Public ClinicsVeteran Outpatient ClinicsVeteran Outpatient Clinics
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Housing. Look for public housing options and information on being a renter or home ownerCensus Questionnaire InformationCity Government InformationDirectories and Resource ListsDisease/Disability InformationEnergy InformationFederal Government InformationFinancial InformationMedical InformationPublic Affairs InformationState Government Information Phone Lines Tax Information
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Building and SafetyResources for Home Owners
Contractor ComplaintsEnergy Bill (Utility) HelpHome Environmental Hazard InformationHome Environmental Hazard TestingHome Rehabilitation LoansLocal OrdinancesMortgage Company ComplaintsMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingMortgage Payment AssistanceProperty Tax InformationRealtor ComplaintsWeatherization Programs
Resources for RentersEnergy (Utility) Assistance ProgramsHome Environmental Hazard InformationHome Environmental Hazard TestingHousing and Redevelopment AuthoritiesHousing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 Vouchers)Housing ComplaintsHousing Discrimination AssistanceLandlord/Tenant AssistanceLocal OrdinancesPublic Housing OptionsRent Payment AssistanceWeatherization Programs
Identification and Documents. Find ID documents, personal licenses and personal and family records (vital records)
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Legal Resources. Learn about the court system and legal resources that are availableDocument Authentication ServicesForms and Documents HelpPhoto IdentificationRecords / Licenses / Permits - General
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Military and Veteran Resources . Discover resources and services for current military members, veterans, retirees, and familiesFederal - District CourtsState - Court of AppealsState - Tax CourtState and Federal - Administrative Law JudgesState District (Trial) Courts - Specialized (Family Law, Small Claims, Traffic, etc.)State District (Trial) Courts - CivilState District (Trial) Courts - CriminalTeen Courts/Alternatives to Juvenile Justice CourtsTribal Courts
Crime Victim/Witness ServicesConfidential Address Protection ProgramsCourt Ordered Victim Restitution Crime Victim Accompaniment ServicesCrime Victim AssistanceCrime Witness SupportIdentity Theft AssistanceVictim Notification Services
Legal Rights HelpLegal Services for IndividualsChild Support ServicesCounty AttorneyDo Not Call RegistriesGuardians ad Litem (Court Appointed Representative for Minors or others Deemed Incompetent)Judge ComplaintsLawyer ComplaintsLawyer Referral ServicesLegal AidLegal InformationNotary PublicPublic Defenders (Court Appointed Lawyer)State Attorney General
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Transportation . Search for government sponsored and supported transportation service providers, traffic conditions, and information regarding licensing and permitsMilitary RecordsReintegration CounselingVeteran HomesVeteran Treatment CardsVeterans HospitalsVeterans Outpatient Clinics
Military Personnel and Family ResourcesMilitary Family Service / Support CentersMilitary Family Support GroupsMilitary RecordsMilitary Transition AssistanceSocial Services for Military PersonnelSurvivors BenefitsVeteran / Military Health Insurance - (CHAMPVA & TRICARE)
Military Service BranchesAir ForceArmyCoast GuardMarine CorpsMilitary Recruitment and ROTC ProgramsNational GuardNavySelective Service Registration
Veteran ResourcesLicensing and PermitsTraffic and Safety Issues
Travel and Recreation. Find resources and information to help you plan your trip or find recreation opportunities near your homeCar and Road Safety EducationPothole RepairTraffic/Road Condition InformationTransportation Safety Standards
Transportation Service Providers and ResourcesCommunity Ride and Dial-A-Ride ProgramsElectronic Toll PassesEmergency Road ServiceLocal Bus Transit (Fixed Route)Local Train ServicesMedical Appointments TransportationNational Train Services (Amtrak)Paratransit and Other Disability Related TransportationPark and Ride Senior Ride Programs
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Travel Documents and ResourcesHELPFUL LINKS
- Directory of MN State Agencies, Boards, CommissionsMinnesota executive branch, state boards, councils, ombudsmen and task forces
- A to Z Index of U.S. Government Agencies and DepartmentsFederal agencies and departments
- MNsure Assistant DirectoryFind help near you to. Search for a MNsure assister by county, city, zip code or language
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- Senior LinkAge Line®: 800-333-2433
- Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466
- Veterans Linkage Line™: 888-546-5838