Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and The Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) Progam

Verified
715 11th St N., Suite 200, Moorhead, MN 56560
715 11th Street North Moorhead Minnesota 56560 US

DHHS provides direct consumer assistance regarding communication access; services to persons with combined hearing and vision loss; training and consultation; assistive technology demonstration labs; employment technology loans; mental health counseling; and telecommunications equipment.

The TED program provides telephone equipment to Minnesotans who have a hearing loss, speech disability or physical disability that limits their use of a standard telephone.  The equipment is provided on a long term basis at no cost, as long as the individual/family meets the State’s requirements.

Hours

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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502 NP Avenue, Fargo, ND, United States 1.87 km
701-232-7500701-232-7500
701-241-8558

SERVING: Fargo, Moorehead and West Fargo

Metro Area Transit (MAT) operates Monday through Saturday, offering 25 routes to provide you with affordable, quality transportation. All buses are wheelchair-accessible.

Special User Card Renewal: All passengers who receive discounted fares on MAT fixed route due to age or disability will need to complete a short renewal form. Forms are available through the MAT drivers, GTC Dispatch and the Transit Administrative Offices. Please complete the renewal form prior to June 1, 2010. Click here for a printable version of the renewal form.

Passengers who have a Special User Card for MAT Paratransit, the door-to-door transportation, will be receiving a recertification letter in the mail within the next few weeks.

Token Retirement: MAT will retire bus tokens and discontinue their usage on January 1, 2011. Passengers will be able to use their current inventory of tokens through December 31, 2010. Any tokens must be used by this date; any remaining tokens will not be exchanged and no monetary refunds will be given. On February 1, 2010, MAT discontinued the sale of tokens and began selling single-ride tickets, in packets of 20, in place of tokens. For more information, click HERE (.PDF).

MAT Completes Farebox Conversion: MAT has installed new fareboxes on all of its fixed route buses. The former MAT passes will no longer be accepted on any bus – passengers need to exchange any old transit passes for new MAT passes. Any remaining time or rides will be transferred onto new passes.

  • Metro Transit Garage (MTG)

    Administrative Offices
    650 23rd St. North
    Fargo, ND 58102

    701.241.8140

800 Holiday Dr #260, Moorhead, MN 56560, USA 3.59 km
651-602-9005 / 1-800-657-3775651-602-9005 / 1-800-657-3775
Video Phone: 651-964-1514Video Phone: 651-964-1514

Minnesota Relay is a free, federally mandated Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) program that allows individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or speech disabled to place and receive telephone calls.

A specially trained communications assistant (CA) facilitates the telephone conversation between the person with a hearing or speech disability and other individuals.

Calls can be made to anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are completely confidential.

Minnesota Relay is administered by the Telecommunications Access Minnesota (TAM) program within the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and is funded by a monthly surcharge on each wired and wireless telephone access line, and a fee on each pre-paid wireless retail transaction, in the state.

The state contracts with T-Mobile (formerly Sprint) to provide Minnesota Relay services.

4143 26th Ave S, Fargo, ND, United States 8.14 km

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

PO Box 1053, Detroit Lakes Minnesota 56650 67 km

Lakes MediVan offers non-emergency, door through door transportation by handicap van with wheelchair and stretcher capability. The vans travel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as far as needed, including out of state. Medi-Van® serves 200 mile radius of Detroit Lakes. We have many local drivers in outlying towns who work for us. Reach us today to know if we serve your area. All charges are MA billable with approval from MA. 24-hour advanced notice is preferred.

1006 Willow St W., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 69.16 km
218-204-0420218-204-0420

Offering training in Mental Health Facilitator training (certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors), Suicide Training, and Cultural Competency Training.

1324 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA 69.68 km

SERVING: Becker County
Anyone Can Ride: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Passenger Assistance
We will provide DOOR-TO-DOOR service to passengers with special needs. This means we will come to the door of your residence to assist you into our vehicle. (You must be at your door and ready to go).

Wheel Chair and Mobility Aid Securement
All wheelchairs and electronic scooters shall face the front of the bus. Handicapped riders are encouraged to transfer from mobility aid to bus seat if possible. If the rider remains in wheelchair, wheelchair will be secured with securement device and seat belts available on our vehicles. Riders using walkers or having problems can utilize the electric lift to access bus if they wish (ask driver). Stairways-Drivers will only negotiate one step when assisting rider in wheelchair. Household wheelchair ramps shall be inspected by transit supervisor before use.

Rider’s Guide

Schedule your appointments a day or two ahead of time.
Don’t be a “No Show.” Call us if your plans have changed.
Let the Dispatcher know if you have special needs.
Be aware that our buses will only wait three minutes at each stop before moving on to next pick-up.
Be aware that our buses will not wait at your stop but must move on to the next rider right away.
Riders who live more than 5 miles out of Detroit Lakes should give us one day’s advance notice for ride.
Do not make ride arrangements with the drivers. Please call our dispatcher.
Fares
All riders are charged the same fare.

The Transit fare is $1.50 per 5-mile increment, i.e., Audubon $3.00, Frazee $4.50.

Escorts assisting disabled riders are not required to pay. No fare is required for children in car seats.

For information regarding commuter transit routes between Detroit Lakes and Fargo, please visit: Clay County Rural Transit.

White Earth, MN, USA 73.75 km

Vocational Rehab:

2515 Workforce Road, PO Box 7, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Phone: (218) 935 5554, ext 3204

Fax: (218) 936 3213

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am – 4:30pm

 

Workforce:

Maadaadizi Workforce Center
3081 Workforce Rd, PO Box 69, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

(218) 936 2444

Fax: 218-935-0480

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Direct Employment Assistance Program: 

Maadaadizi Workforce Center
3081 Workforce Rd, PO Box 69, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

(218) 936 2444

Phone: 218-936-2444

Fax: 218-935-0480

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MFIP / DWP Employment Services:

Maadaadizi Workforce Center
3081 Workforce Rd, PO Box 69, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Phone: 218-936-2444
Fax: 218-935-0480
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TERO – Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance:

Maadaadizi Workforce Center/TERO
3081 Workforce Rd, PO Box 69, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

(218) 936 2444

Fax: 218-935-0480

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

White Earth Financial Services:

P.O. Box 100, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

Phone number: (218) 935 2359

Toll free: (844) 282 6580

Locations: 
36500 County HWY 21 N, White Earth, MN 56591
Fax: (218) 983 4294
 
2531 310th Avenue, Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Fax: (218) 936 3104
 
107 Central Street, Bagley, MN 56621
Fax: (218) 694 6507
 
801 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Fax: (218) 844 5811
 
Food Distribution: 
WE Food Distribution: 8 – 4:30, Monday-Friday
WE Food Distribution/SNAP education: 8 – 4:30, Monday-Friday
Home Deliveries scheduled every Friday to various locations on & near WE Reservation boundaries.
 
Constituents Office
Naytahwaush Sports Complex P.O. Box 70
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
 
Cass Lake Liaison Office
217 2nd St NE, Cass Lake MN 56633
Contact: 218-335-0035
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
 
White Earth Urban Office
1730 Clifton Place
Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55403
Contact: 612-813-1590 ext. 6650
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
 
White Earth Homeless Program
2515 Workforce Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
218-935-5554
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
 
Energy Assistance Program
3303 US Hwy. 59
Waubun, MN 56589
Contact: 218-473-2711
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
 
Weatherization
3303 US Hwy. 59
Wuabun, MN 56589
218-473-4663
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
 
Child Support:
White Earth Nation Child Support Payment Center
Box 387
White Earth, MN 56591
 
 
White Earth, MN, USA 73.75 km
(218) 983 3286(218) 983 3286
(218) 983 3724
PO Box 496
White Earth, MN 56591
White Earth, MN, USA 73.75 km

Behavioral Health: 33991 Victory Way Drive, Ogema, MN 56589      Phone: 218.983.3286

Services:

Mental Health Consulting: Our focus is to provide out reach based counseling services to adults, children and families. Services are based on individual, child and family needs. Services are offered at varying levels of involvement, such as crisis intervention, individual and family counseling sessions, family and community support services and assessments.
Case Management Services: A holistic, wrap around approach to providing services to children eligible for Mental Health Case Management Services and their families. Assistance is provided to help families bridge “two worlds” through a combination of education, support and advocacy.
Childrens Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS): CTSS includes psychotherapy and skills training, which would consist of activities designed to promote skill development of both the child and the family. In the use of age appropriate, daily living skills, interpersonal and family relationships, leisure and family recreational services. The goal of CTSS is to promote family preservation and unification, family integration into the community, and reduce unnecessary out-of-home placement of the child.
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS): ARMHS is a holistic approach that places the person at the center of all interventions. The goal is to restore each person’s ability for independent living, socialization and effective life management. ARMHS instructs, assists, and supports a client in areas such as medication, education, and monitoring basic social and living skills. We also assist with mental illness symptom management, household management, employment support, and transition to community living.
Assessments and Evaluations: We provide diagnostic assessments and psychological testing for all ages.

 

Compliance: The Compliance Division has 4 departments, Tribal Gaming, Adjudication, Surveillance, and Drug Testing. Overall the division is tasked with regulating, inspecting, auditing and monitoring all gaming activities within the exterior boundaries of the White Earth reservation. The Division is also tasked with ensuring policies and procedures meet the required internal controls, state and federal standards and all other applicable regulations and policies.

779 E Jefferson Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Business Hours: 8am-4:30pm

 

Culture:

Mission: The White Earth Nation Cultural Division exists to help ensure culture is being integrated into the programs, events and schools on the White Earth Nation. Another main focus is to preserve the Anishinaabe language and encourage White Earth Nation people to continue practicing it. Incorporating culture in our every day lives will help our quality of life. Take part in our cultural community outreach activities such as beadings, quill work, dance groups, drum making, singing and drumming, and more to get involved and keep our heritage alive! White Earth Tribal Nation history, communities, language, land, natural resources, natural medicines, oral stories, foods, gardens, economy, and the physical, spiritual, cultural, and our way of life are preserved for our future generations.

Services:

Cultural Divisions: Cultural Community Outreach, Anishinaabe Language, Cultural Licensing Curriculum

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Powwow

Ojibwe Language

 

White Earth Economic Development Office (WEEDO): We assist with technical and financial programs to help achieve your new business start up, expansion and re-location goals.

Our Mission: The White Earth Economic Development Office (WEEDO) works to support, retain and foster existing entrepreneurships on the White Earth Reservation, and to attract new businesses which enhance career opportunities for tribal citizens, enabling them to work on the reservation while preserving the integrity of their rich cultural heritage.

Services:

CEDS

Gizhiigin Arts Incubator

White Earth Resources: Business Advantages, Business Resources, Facts and Figures, Industrial Park, Quality of Life, Financing, Media,

Current Projects/Recent Successes

 

Education Services:

Adult Basic Education Program: 701 East Jefferson Ave, PO Box 478 Mahnomen, MN 56557

Office Phone:  (218) 936 8355

Fax: (218) 935-0708

Child Care/Early Childhood Program:

White Earth Child Care & Learning Center PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3285, ext. 1405
Fax: (218) 983 4106
Mahnomen Child Care & Learning Center
2254 College Road, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: (218) 935 0314
Fax: (218) 935 3007
Nay-Tah-Waush Child Care & Learning Center
3076 Workforce Center Rd., Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: (218) 936 2221
Fax: (218) 936 2220

Early Intervention Program: P.O. Box 418, White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983 3285 ext. 5306

Johnson O’Malley Program

Area Schools

Scholarship Program

White Earth Head Start/Early Head Start Programs:

35966 Eagle View Road, Ogema, MN 56569
Phone: (218) 983 3285
Classroom 1: ext. 1330
Classroom 2: ext. 1344
EHS: ext. 1229
Fax: (218) 983 4106
Mailing address
White Earth Head Start
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591

 

White Earth Energy Assistance Program

Do you have a water bill you cannot pay? Call the Energy Assistance Program, they may be able to help!

Crisis funds will begin at $600 this year.

You can now apply verifying three months of your income prior to the month of your dated application.

Our programs offer heating assistance for any kind of home heating as well as furnace repair and replacement funding for qualified applicants. The application process will begin the end of August and runs through May 31st of the following year. Funds may become available the first part of November. Please contact our office at the number below or click here for an application!

Don’t get disconnected! Call us about our crisis program, we may be able to help!

EAP eligibility is based on the three most recent months of income.

Eligibility guidelines have went up. Please see the below table or visit the state’s site for the most up-to-date information.

You will also need to send proof of all gross income received by all people in your household in the last 3 full calendar months before the month you sign your application. Send copies, originals will not be returned:

White Earth Energy Assistance Program
3303 US Highway 59
Waubun, MN 56589
White Earth Energy Assistance Program
PO Box 418
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 473 2711Fax: (218) 473 2719

Or contact:

The Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Assistance Program
85 7th Place East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101-2198Phone: (651) 539 1600
 
Enrollment:
P.O. Box 506 White Earth, MN 56591
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Office: (218) 983 3285 or (218) 983 4643
Fax: (218) 983 3707

The White Earth Nation has over 19,000 members living throughout the world! We are the largest Tribe in the state of Minnesota, in geographic size and population. This office is available to assist individuals who are already enrolled or are seeking enrollment into the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. The regulations for enrollment are governed by the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT) and must fall under one or more of the following categories outlined in the constitution

 

Health:

As we grow and strive to bring programs to the people we serve, we provide flexible scheduling of home visits, educational offerings and events. To make a referral to any one of our programs, please call (218) 983 3286 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and ask for the intake nurse or if transportation is what you need, we do have dispatch available to assist with scheduling an available ride.

Services:

Ambulance, Child Passenger Safety Seat Program, Circle Back Center, Diabetes Project, Elder Nutrition, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders), Health Education, Home Health, Long Term Services and Support, Maternal Child Health, Public Health, Harm Reduction Services, Community Health Representative (CHR), Transportation, Elder Wellness Program (EWP), Men’s Acute Care

Contacts:

White Earth Ambulance Service
P.O. Box 328, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1263
Fax: (218) 983 4308

For after hours emergency contact White Earth dispatch at: (218) 983 3201

Circle Back Center

White Earth Circle Back Center
35708 County Highway 21, Ogema, MN 56569
Phone: (218) 983 6285, ext. 6404

Diabetes Project

White Earth Diabetes Project
36500 County Hwy. 21 North, P.O. Box 327, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1356
Fax: (218) 983 3984
Locations
White Earth
White Earth Congregate Housing
Eagle Crest Apartment Building
Phone: (218) 983 3286
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses.
 
Naytahwaush
Naytahwaush Community Service Center
Sports Complex
Phone: (218) 983 5554 ext. 3237
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses.
 
Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake Community Center
Phone: (218) 734 2315
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 60 years of age, and their spouses.
 
Rice Lake
Rice Lake Community Center
Phone: (218) 694 2795
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 55 years of age, and their spouses.
 
Pine Point
Pine Point Community Center
Phone: (218) 573 2210
Meals served at 11:30am to elders 55 years of age, and their spouses.

FASD

FASD Program
P.O. Box 348, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286
Fax: (218) 983 3401

Elderly Nutrition

White Earth Elderly Nutrition Program
P.O. Box 327, White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286, ext. 1266
Fax: (218) 983 4306

Health Education

White Earth Health Education
P.O. Box 327
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 3286 ext. 1356
Fax: (218) 983 3984

Home Health

White Earth Home Health Agency
PO Box 496, White Earth, MN 56591

Phone: (218) 983 3286

Fax: (218) 983 3724

 

Housing:

Mission: The mission of the Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) is to maintain and enhance the quality of life of Tribal Members and future generations. The TDHE accomplishes its mission through programs and projects that are designed to promote the social, environmental, community, and economic development on the White Earth Reservation. White Earth Housing Authority was established in 1963 to help enrolled members & descendants to get affordable housing. Under Housing and Urban Development, White Earth Housing Authority has quite a few programs to help with affordable housing, home repair programs, and home loan programs.

Specifically, the TDHE is committed to: Increasing incomes and employment opportunities for Tribal Members. Developing and maintaining community systems and services that support the quality of life on the reservation including housing, education, health care, transportation, and social support services for low and very low income Tribal Members. Promotion of the wise utilization and continued improvement of the natural resource base on the reservation.

Services: Maintenance, Owner Occupied Rehab, Residence Services, Tenant Services, Federal Home Loan Program, Minnesota Home Finance Agency

 

Human Services:

White Earth Nation Human Services Transfer Project

The White Earth Nation and the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services continue to work as partners in transferring the responsibility of human service programing from the three counties within the reservation to the White Earth Nation. In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law stating the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, transfer legal responsibility to the tribe for providing human services to tribal members and their families who reside on or off the reservation in Mahnomen County. Upon the successful transfer of legal responsibility for providing human services for tribal members and their families who reside on and off the reservation in Mahnomen County, the commissioner and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe will develop a plan to transfer legal responsibility for providing human services for tribal members and their families who reside on or off the reservation in Clearwater and Becker Counties. In 2013, the White Earth Nation began working with the State of Minnesota in transferring responsibility of human service programs from the counties to the White Earth Nation. These services include Medical Assistance (MA), Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), General Assistance (GA), Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), and Group Residential Housing (GRH), and Child Care Assistance. This is an exciting time for the White Earth Human Services Division as this transfer gives the opportunity for White Earth to provide services geared to tribal families that have been customarily provided by the local counties. Tribal members and their families will benefit from an equal level of service they received previously, but with the additional offering of many other well established White Earth Nation services.

White Earth Human Services has recently created the White Earth Nation Financial Services Department – Niiwijiigonann (We Assist Each Other). This department provides eligibility determination for MA, SNAP, MFIP, GA, MSA, DWP and GRH for White Earth families. Over the past year, Niiwijiigonann has been able to provide services to more than 1,800 members living in Becker, Clearwater and Mahnomen Counties who have been transferred to the White Earth Nation[LV1] . In 2014, Niiwijiigonann will continue to expand services to enrolled members and their families within the defined service area. This means any family who has a White Earth member or descendant is eligible for services through the tribe.

As the transfer project progresses, White Earth officials anticipate providing services to more than 3,000 cases by the end of the year. This will create some unique challenges as the programming and staff continues to grow. In an effort to alleviate any confusion and better educate those who are eligible the White Earth Human Services Division will provide updated information on their website at http://www.whiteearth.com and will publish articles in the Anishinaabeg Today.

For more information and questions regarding eligibility guidelines, please contact White Earth Financial Services at 218-935-2359. Or email Human.Services@whiteearth.com

Services: Vocational Rehab, Workforce Center, Financial Services, Food Distribution, Resource & Supportive Services, Child Support

 

Indian Child Welfare:

Gizhawaaso Family Program

The Gizhawaaso Family Program works with families to access services that will help protect them from out of home placement of their children.

IV-E Program

IV-E Program works with child welfare to obtain medical assistance for children in foster care and to obtain reimbursements on foster care and childcare.

Customary Adoption Program

Customary Adoption works with relatives of children and makes additional relatives for children who cannot return home to the custody of their parents in the foreseeable future.

Independent Living Program

Independent Living Skills Program works with youth ages 16-21 to assist with life skills.

Extended Foster Care Program

Extended Foster Care Program works with youth 18-21 aging out of foster care to have safe housing.

Educational Neglect Program

Educational Neglect Intervention Program, works with school aged children and families to address excessive absenteeism with supports, interventions.

Intake and Assessments

Intake and Assessments, handles all child maltreatment calls on the Reservation to screen and determine whether an assessment is warranted, type of assessment, and immediate response.

Child Protection

Child Protection Program, handles all child protection matters on the Reservation under exclusive jurisdiction authority. Provides secondary case management and ICWA Compliance off the Reservation in Duluth and Minneapolis. Provides ICWA compliance and support to families and jurisdictional territories out of State.

Family Resources

Family Resource Program, accepts referrals from Gizhawaaso and Child Protection to assist families with basic parenting and referrals to services and supports needed by the family.

Parenting Visitation Center

Parenting Visitation Center, provides supervised visitation to parents and their children in foster care.

Mailing Address
PO Box 358, White Earth, MN 56591
Office Locations
White Earth Main Office
35500 Eagle View Road
White Earth, MN 56591
Phone: (218) 983 4647
Fax: (218) 983 3712
 
Bagley Office
1078 Central St. Bagley, MN 56621
Phone: (218) 983 4647
 
Pine Point Office
48036 Powwow Highway
Pine Point, MN 56575
Fax: (218) 983 4689
 
Mahnomen Office
216 N. Main Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: (218) 983 4703
 
Duluth Office
205 W. 2nd St., Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 606 1706
 
Minneapolis Office
1730 Clifton Place, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 813 1581
 

 White Earth Reservation Tribal Court

P.O. Box 289, White Earth, MN 56591

Phone: (218) 983 4648

Fax: (218) 983-3294

The mission of the White Earth Nation Tribal Court is to provide a forum to restore peace and reconciliation through fair and impartial conflict resolution founded upon the Ojibwe culture and values.

White Earth District Court

The White Earth District Court consists of a Chief Judge and two associate judges. All judges of the White Earth Court are licensed attorneys and must abide by the White Earth Code of Judicial Conduct. The District Court handles civil regulatory matters including but not limited to child welfare, juvenile court, civil commitments, domestic relations (marriage licensing, divorce, child custody, alimony, visitations, child support, name changes, etc), protection from domestic abuse (OFP), adoptions, guardianships, small claims, traffic matters, and natural resources.

White Earth Appellate Court

The White Earth Appellate Court consists of a Chief Justice and two associate justices. All justices of the White Earth Appellate Court are licensed attorneys and must abide by the White Earth Code of Judicial Conduct. Appeals from the District Court shall be heard by a panel of three Appellate Court Justices.

 

Natural Resources:

Services:

Dispatch: (218) 983-3201

Conservation Enforcement

Water Resources: Water Quality, Fisheries, Cooperative Projects, Walleyes, State Stocking, Muskellunge, Link Lake Sturgeon, Link Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Wild Life

Wild Rice

Agriculture

Food Sovereignty Initiative

Forestry

Environmental Affairs

Parks, Trails, & Recreation

Land Office

 

Public Safety:

Police Department: Administration, White Earth Tribal Police Department Investigative Division, White Earth Police – Patrol Division, Dispatch

Motor Vehicles: Picture Identification Card, Adult Identification Cards, Senior Citizen Identification Cards, Descendant Identification Cards, Natural Resource Harvest Permit, Balsam Bough Harvest Permit, Commercial Leech and Minnow License, Seasonal Resource Use Permits

 

Public Works:

Looking for affordable, dependable auto repair service to get your car back on the road? White Earth Fleet is there to help. Not just for White Earth RBC program vehicles, White Earth Fleet is proud to offer their services to you, with the area’s most competitive rates.

White Earth Fleet knows that no one plans to have their car break down, and the untimely cost of repair work can sometimes throw your budget for a loop. That’s why if you’re an employee of the White Earth RBC, Shooting Star Casino, or other approved White Earth RBC business entity, White Earth Fleet even offers payroll deduction services to help you with the cost of repair. Call us for a quote today.

From anything like standard oil changes and tires, to major mechanical work and everything in between, depend on the brand that keeps White Earth moving.

37999 Martin Drive, White Earth MN 56569
8am – 4:30pm
Shop Phone: (218) 983-3296

TRANSPORTATION

The White Earth Department of Transportation WEDOT, maintains 150 miles plus in road maintenance on the Reservation to enhance transportation safety. The department has a driveway construction and maintenance program for Tribal Members who are building new homes. The maintenance program has funds available for elder driveway repairs, non-elder requiested driveway repair maintenance is self funded. Funds are limited for both the new driveay construction program and elder driveway maintenance services.

We provide Road Maintenance. Road Maintenance, White earth dept. of transportation (wedot) provides maintenance for 150 miles of road in their inventory. There are 100 miles of aggregate and earthen roads and 50 miles of bituminous wedot maintains.

We also provide Road Construction. Road Construction, wedot provide road construction funds to construct or reconstruct road that are in the roads inventory. The construction needs are prioritized and then scheduled on the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program.

36671 Marten Drive PO Box 418, White Earth MN 56691
8am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Phone: (218) 983-3263

WATER & SEWER

The Community Systems department manages and operate and maintain the reservation’s public drinking water as well as the community wastewater systems. Our department conducts a daily route to perform maintenance on our water and wastewater utilities, it is our goal to not only provide a continuous service but ensure compliance with the United States EPA.

The staff does routine testing for secondary standards as well as the required testing and sampling for our Primary Standards set by the EPA. Maintenance and repairs to the community drinking water systems and the wastewater lift stations within our communities is conducted as well. The tribe’s wastewater systems consist of 5 stabilization ponds and 14 lift stations the United States EPA also enforces the standards on our wastewater treatment.

We currently have 6 public drinking water systems in White Earth, Naytahwaush, Pine Point, Rice Lake, Elbow Lake, and Chipp

Water & Sewer phone: (218) 983-3202
WATER & SEWER CONSTRUCTION

Our Department is Water and Sewer Construction. We have various Equipment such as Backhoes, Skidsteers, and Trailer Moving Truck. Well Repair Truck, Septic Tank Pumper, Sewer Jetting Machines and Line Thawing Equipment. Because we have this equipment we are a “Catch-All” Departments. I have to Emphasize that We Are Not Plumbers, Even though we sometimes do some plumbing related to our installations. We do not have plumbing fixtures and plumbing parts on hand.

We offer the following programs and services:

  • Working with Grants from Indian Health Service, MN Housing, USDA, and other Organizations. We install New Wells and Various types of Sewer Systems during the Construction Season.
  • When possible we move Mobile Homes within the Reservation Boundaries. We do not block, level, or skirt these Mobile Homes.
  • Year round we repair Wells, pump Septic Tanks, change Well & various sewer pumps and controls.
  • Our Department oversees the Lawn Mowing and Snow Removal Programs for Elders and Handicap individuals, by taking in Application for services and Hiring Providers.
  • Our Department Also Opens and Closes Graves for Enrolled Tribal Families.
35674 Co. Rd. 21
White Earth, MN 56591
Office Hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Monday-Friday
 
TRANSIT

White Earth Public Transit offers safe, reliable, affordable transportation to programs and people of the White Earth Reservation and the surrounding area. White Earth Public Transit works with other departments and clients to schedule rides through are dispatch center which was recently upgraded to rely messages faster to each driver.

White Earth Public transit also added a new farebox to each bus. This allows you the client to purchase passes instead of the traditional punch card which allows the client to board the bus more quickly and safely allowing the less wait time between deviated stops to allow you to get to where you need to be sooner.

By riding with White Earth Public Transit, you will lower greenhouse gases by having less cars on the roads, While Transit does its part by offering New Propane buses on some of the routes which is safer for the environment.

Check out the schedule in the Forms section for Public Works!

So Ride the Rez in Style with “2017 Transit system of year” White Earth Public Transit!

Located across from the Fleet and Roads buildings
5am – 7pm Monday-Friday
5am – 9am/3pm – 7pm Saturday
To book a ride, call: (218) 983-3283
If you need a manger, call: (218) 983-3284
 

WELSA (White Earth Land Settlement Act)

White Earth Land Settlement Act of 1985 (WELSA Project Office) – The project office has the responsibility to identify and process land claims that are identified as illegal land transfers per the WELSA Act. To close out these valid claims, monetary compensation, if any, is disbursed to the living heirs of the original allottees/heirs.

Monetary Compensation or Land
  • All living heirs will receive monetary compensation pursuant to the WELSA Act.
  • The is no real property (land) issued to living heirs.
Reclaiming the Land
  • Claims published in the Federal Register ratify (clear) the title for the current land owner.
  • The current land owner will decide if he/she will sell the land.
  • WELSA does not track property ownership.
Inheriting Under WELSA
  • Family members must be born before July 21, 1900 to receive an allotment.
  • Not all allotments have valid claims. Only those lands illegally transfered as defined by the WELSA Act.
  • Administrative Judge, Office of Hearings and Appeals will utilize Minnesota inheritance laws to render a decision of heirs.
  • Heirs are identified in the Orders as receiving an undivided interest.
  • Parties in Interest are not named an heir but have an interest in the outcome of a probate.
  • Individuals may inherit more than once. Lines of inheritance may be redirected to other family members.
Compensation Payments
  • The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs has the fiduciary responsibility to oversee and approve WELSA disbursements from the US Treasury.
  • Individual monetary compensation payments are determined by: appraisal of land at the date of transfer, date of transfer, county recorded deductions, U.S. Treasury interest rates and number of heirs
  • WELSA has the responsibilty for submitting all documentation to request a monthly disbursement to living heirs who are eighteen years of age.
  • The U.S. Treasury will issue checks on the last working day of each month.
  • No attorney fees are included or deducted from any compensation payments.
  • None of the funds which are distributed under this Act shall be subject to federal or state income taxes or be considered as income or resources in determining eligibiltiy for federally assisted programs.
White Earth, MN 56591, USA 74.12 km
(218) 983 4703 / 1-800-950-3248(218) 983 4703 / 1-800-950-3248
(218) 936 9859

The White Earth Tribal Mental Health Program is designed to meet the mental health needs of White Earth Tribal members and their families who reside on, or near the White Earth Reservation. Our program provides a comprehensive plan for counseling, education and support. We strive to provide culturally appropriate services with the goals of increasing positive family interactions, and the ultimate goal of healthier lifestyles and positive communication for all members of the community.

Locations:

Mahnomen Office

216 N Main St.
Mahnomen, MN 56557

 
White Earth Clinic Office: IHS Clinic
40520 County Hwy 34
Ogema, MN 56569
 
 
PO Box 418 White Earth, MN 56591 74.12 km

The White Earth Reservation Tribal DOVE (Down ON Violence Everyday) Program serves victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating Violence, Elder Abuse, Trafficking and General Crime and provides services to Native and non-Native women, men and youth who live on or near the White Earth Reservation.

The Omiimii Wadiswan Equay Shelter provides temporary shelter to Native American and Non-Native female victim/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking.

The potential resident must be 18 years old or older and currently be in or leaving an abusive relationship, be a victim of sexual assault who fears for her safety, or be a victim of stalking or human trafficking.

Potential residents will be prioritized for shelter services based on their need for safety and level of danger/lethality risk. Priority will be given to Native American women living on or near the White Earth Reservation.

Minor male children, 16 years or younger will be permitted to reside in the shelter with their parent or guardian determined on a case by case basis.

 

Mahnomen County Courthouse, 311 North Main St., Mahonmen, MN 56557 77.14 km

SERVING: Mahnomen County
Mahnomen County Heartland Express provides general public transportation throughout Mahnomen County. Heartland Express provides dial-a-ride and flexible route bus service throughout Mahnomen County. We also provide trips to and from White Earth and Ogema in Becker County.

Three daily routes will be running Monday-Friday. A bus will be going to Fargo once a week for anyone who wishes to shop or has a medical appointment. Medical appointments need to be scheduled no earlier than 10 am and all clients must be done with their appointments no later than 2:45 pm.

Volunteer Services to Fargo for medical purposes will be on Wednesday. Anyone who wants a ride must call into the transit office at least one day in advance to schedule a ride. Appointments need to be made between 9 am and 2 pm.

Volunteer Services to Detroit Lakes for medical purposes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anyone who wants a ride must call into the transit office at least one day in advance to schedule a ride. Appointments need to be made between 9 am and 2 pm.

205 North Mill St, Fertile, MN 56540 81.18 km

Encore Family Consignment began in 1989. For over two decades, we have served the area with quality resale clothing for the family, accessories, home decor, movies, books, toys, and more! Consignments arrive daily so stop in often to see what’s new!

1205 North Tower Road, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 83.09 km

Transit Alternatives- Providing Transit Services to OtterTail, Rural Clay Counties, Wilken, and now Fargo/Moorhead

Transit Alternatives is a public transportation system with handicapped accessible buses available to certain areas of OtterTail, Wilken, and Clay counties. Curb to curb services are offered with special care given to children and seniors. Services for users with three and four wheeled mobility aids are available.

We recommend reserving your ride two days in advance, but last minute trips can often be accommodated as well. Professional drivers are trained in CPR, First Aid, Passenger Assistance, and Defensive Driving. Our friendly drivers will assist passengers with a steadying arm and are glad to help with small packages.

Please contact our dispatcher for ride and fare information.

New Route to Fargo/Moorhead information

Shopko- Fergus Falls: Arrive 5:34 am Depart 5:37 am One way: $5.00

WalMart- Fergus Falls: Arrive 5:45 am, Depart 5:48 am- $5.00

Rothsay Truck Stop: Arrive 6.05 am, Depart 6:08 am- $3.50

Cenex- Barnesville: Arrive 6:24 am, Depart 6:27 am- $3.00

St.Cecilia’s Church- Sabine Arrive 6:45 am

Ground Transportation Center- Fargo: Arrive at 6:58 am, depart at 7:07 to return to Fergus Falls.

Bus will depart Ground Transportation Center at 5:07 pm in the afternoon to return people home.

For more information please call 866-998-3002

See Transit Information button for Sunday Route Map!

To schedule a pick-up, call Transit Alternatives at one of the following numbers:

Local: 218-998-3002
Toll Free: 866-998-3002

220 West Washington Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, USA 85.05 km

Our mission to change the course of children’s lives by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health is woven into everything we do. Our goal is to help youth and families achieve and maintain safety, permanency, and well-being. We provide a continuum of services to help youth and families recover, rehabilitate, and reintegrate to live happier, healthier lives.

Nexus-Kindred Family Healing provides:

Foster Care: for youth with unique needs, ages birth through 21, who can benefit from support with a family setting. Individualized support plans for youth. Careful assessment of youths’ needs to match with a qualified foster home. Assessment of youth’s needs and strengths using the CANS assessment tool- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths. Special care for youth with complex medical conditions that might otherwise require hospitalization or institutional care. Support services to youth ages 14 and older who are transitioning to independent living.

Adoption Services: Nexus-Kindred Family Healing is designated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to license adoptive homes and place youth who are under state or tribal guardianship for the purpose of adoption. Services provided free of charge include: Adoption Training and Education, Adoption Home Studies and Updates, Relative Adoption Services, Child-specific Recruitment, Child Placement Services, and Post-Adoption Services.

 

White Earth Health Center, 40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN 56569-9612, Phone: 218-983-4300

Naytahwaush Health Center, 238 Church St, Naytahwaush, MN 56566, Phone: 218-935-2238

Pine Point Health Center, 47520 282nd Street, Ponsford, MN 56575, Phone: 218-573-2162

Purchase Referred Care (PRC), 40520 County Highway 34, Ogema, MN 56569, Phone 218-983-6248

Health Information Management (Medical Records) – Phone 218-983-6304 Fax 218-983-6307

If you are calling from MN, you can reach us toll-free: 800-477-0125

Hours of Operation

closed on all Federal holidays

White Earth Health Center: Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Naytahwaush Health Center: Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pine Point Health Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am – 4:30pm

1345 Fairfax Avenue, Crookston, MN, USA 98.46 km

Tri-Valley Transportation also known as T.H.E. Bus (Tri-Valley Heartland Express) is a division of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Tri-Valley is a community action agency serving citizens since 1965 and an Affirmative Action / Americans with Disabilities / Equal Opportunity Corporation.

T.H.E. Bus is a curb to curb service and provides public transportation services to the general public in eight Minnesota counties, Polk, Red Lake, Norman, Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Mahnomen, and Clearwater. Buses run through these counties on various days with various destinations. Our public transit buses are available with no age limits or income guidelines. Buses have seating available for up to 40 passengers. Each bus is handicap accessible with two accessible entrances. If passengers are unable to use the door he/she may request the use of the lift. Each driver has been trained to properly use the lift and secure mobility devices within the buses.

Transportation services are used for a variety of reasons, which include; medical, nutritional, social, recreational, shopping, work, school, and other personal activities. Destinations include but not limited to; Grand Forks, Bemidji, Thief River Falls, Fargo/Moorhead, and Crookston. Tri-Valley Transportation provides safe, friendly, and dependable transportation at a reasonable price T.H.E. Bus is funded depending on the service it is provided.

In-town and rural transportation is funded through the Public Transportation grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The grant provides 80% operating costs with 20% local match (fare box). This grant is used to enhance access of people in non-urbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, public services, and recreation. It is used to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in non-urbanized areas.

For any questions on routes or additional information please call 218-281-0700 / 1-800-201-3432 or email transit@tvoc.org.

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