Princeton
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Local offices in Princeton
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Utilities · Regional office
Princeton Public Utilities
907 1st Street, Princeton, MN 55371
Help here
- Electric and water service and billingSet up or manage electric and water service, pay bills, and ask about payment plans or help with a past-due bill.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on princetonutilities.com
Local office · City office
Princeton City Hall
705 N 2nd St, Princeton, MN 55371
Help here
- City services and administrationGet help with city services, elections, licenses, and other city matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on princetonmn.org
State office
Princeton Deputy Registrar and Limited Driver License Agent
209 Rum River Drive North, Princeton, MN 55371
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesGet help with driver licenses, vehicle title transfers, registration, and tabs at this limited-service agent.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on millelacs.mn.gov
Library · Regional office
Princeton Area Library
100 4th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, printing, Wi-Fi, meeting spaces, and free events.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ecrl.org
City of Princeton, Minnesota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Princeton
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 Northland
2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808
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
Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN 55051-1227
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Mille Lacs County
Princeton is in Mille Lacs County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mille Lacs County Community & Veterans Services
525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help applying for cash, food, health care, and other public assistance programs.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county.
- Mental health and disability servicesAsk the county about mental health and disability support services.
- Veterans servicesGet help with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millelacs.mn.gov
Public health · County office
Mille Lacs County WIC
525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food vouchers and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millelacs.mn.gov
Public health · County office
Mille Lacs County Public Health
525 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information and services for disease prevention, family home visiting, dental care, and environmental health.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millelacs.mn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Mille Lacs County Law Library
225 6th Ave SE, Milaca, MN 56353
Help here
- Legal informationUse free legal resources and get information about local legal help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millelacs.mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsFind information and connections to services for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Mille Lacs County Emergency Management
635 2nd Street SE, Milaca, MN 56353
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information on preparing for emergencies and disasters in the county.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millelacs.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
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988