Granite Falls
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Local offices in Granite Falls
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Granite Falls Public Utilities and Billing
641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- City electric, water, and sewer serviceVisit or call to start or stop city electric, water, or sewer service and ask about utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefalls.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Kilowatt Community Center
600 Kilowatt Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Community recreation and senior activitiesVisit for fitness, swimming, community activities, and exercise programs for older adults.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefalls.com
Library · Regional office
Granite Falls Public Library
155 7th Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collection and find books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefalls.lib.mn.us
Local office · City office
Granite Falls City Hall
641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, records, or how to reach city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefalls.com
Local office · City office
Granite Falls Motor Vehicle Office
641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit the city office for motor vehicle services and ask which transactions it provides.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on granitefalls.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Granite 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
Second Harvest Heartland
7101 Winnetka Avenue N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc.
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
Prairie Five Community Action Council
PO Box 159, Montevideo, MN 56265-0159
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Yellow Medicine County
Granite Falls is in Yellow Medicine County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Yellow Medicine County Family Services
415 9th Ave, Suite 202, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Social services and benefitsGet help with county social services and health care programs.
- Child supportApply for help establishing, collecting, or enforcing child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.gov
Public health · Regional office
Countryside Public Health, Yellow Medicine County
415 9th Ave, Suite 106, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county public health office about local health services.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits to eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on countrysidepublichealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Yellow Medicine County District Court
415 9th Avenue, Suite 201, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Court services and self-help workstationGet court information and use the courthouse workstation to find legal information and court forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mncourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information and connections to services for older adults and caregivers in the region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Yellow Medicine County Veterans Service
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services for you and your family.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Yellow Medicine County Emergency Management
415 9th Ave, Suite 103, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find information to prepare for local hazards.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.ym.mn.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 of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-543-7709 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988