Do you know someone with refugee status who is making Minnesota a better place to live? The Minnesota Department of Human Services is recognizing individuals with refugee status who have overcome extraordinary hardship to rebuild their lives and make a positive difference in their communities. Nominations for the Outstanding Refugee Awards are available through Feb. 28, 2020.

Each year, Minnesota communities receive over $15 billion* from the federal government based on the census count. Learn how the information is used and how you can make money helping with the count.

*Source: GW Institute of Public Policy. Counting for Dollars 2020: The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds. These numbers show the potential misallocation of Federal funds that may occur with a Census undercount.

If you’re on Medical Assistance and age 65 or older, blind or have a disability, you may have recently received a form in the mail to sign that asks for permission to access your financial information. Get answers to frequently asked questions on the form.

The Minnesota State Demographic Center estimates that by 2024, there will be 3.1 million jobs available and only 2.7 million working-age adults. Work-authorized refugees and asylees can help fill vacancies. Learn more about the hiring process for refugees and asylees in a department brochure (PDF).

Crisis Text Line is Minnesota’s new text-based suicide prevention and mental health crisis service. Text MN to 741741 to be connected with a trained counselor who will help you and connect you to local resources. Crisis Text Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all parts of the state. Read More.