SD receiving fewer heating assistance applications
December 12, 2012 in The Daily Republic
The drop is likely the result of tightened eligibility requirements and recent mild weather.
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Humane Society: rescued mares to be released to homes; prognosis poor for colt
November 1, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR A spokesperson for the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties said Thursday the prognosis for a rescued colt is “poor at best,” while the two mares that were rescued were being released to homes on Thursday. Continue Reading
Neglected horses surrendered to Willmar, Minn., shelter; help sought with veterinary costs
October 29, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR Three horses are in the care of the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties after being surrendered over the weekend by their Kerkhoven owners. Continue Reading
SD recognized for quality food assistance program
August 28, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) The South Dakota Department of Social Services is receiving an extra $650,000 in federal funding because it has a high accuracy rate in managing the nation’s main nutrition program for low-income people.
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Sen. Conrad: Spirit Lake ‘a rudderless ship’
August 23, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Saying that the Spirit Lake Nation “seems to be a rudderless ship” lacking the leadership necessary to deal with a crisis in child protection on the reservation, Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said he will call Interior Secretary Ken Salazar “and ask him to send in a team” to do what needs to be done. Continue Reading
CAPITOL CHATTER: Critics make Franson more determined
July 21, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Death threats, demands to resign and other attacks to have only made state Rep. Mary Franson more determined to stay in office, she says. A Democratic-Farmer-Laborite campaign official sent Internet links to a video clip of a recent Franson speech in Browerville in which she discusses a joke she told in March that led to statewide reaction. Continue Reading
New welfare restrictions target booze, tattoos
July 18, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Taking aim at what they call an abuse of the taxpayers’ money, a growing number of states are blocking welfare recipients from spending their benefits on booze, cigarettes, lottery tickets, casino gambling, tattoos and strippers. Continue Reading
Administration proposes welfare-to-work waivers
July 13, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WASHINGTON The Obama administration has quietly opened the door for states to seek major changes in how they meet federal welfare-to-work requirements for some of their poorest residents, and leading conservatives are crying foul. Continue Reading
Administration proposes welfare-to-work waivers
July 13, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The Obama administration has quietly opened the door for states to seek major changes in how they meet federal welfare-to-work requirements for some of their poorest residents, and leading conservatives are crying foul. Continue Reading
County cracks down on welfare fraud
May 3, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press
Thinking of rounding that number up or down on your application for assistance? You may want to reconsider.
Douglas County commissioners were presented with an annual welfare fraud prevention report at the Tuesday, April 24 meeting. Continue Reading
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