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Lakes & Prairies Community Action outlines senior services, transportation and workforce programs in budget presentation
Summary
Lakes & Prairies Community Action (CAP LP) presented its 2026 priorities to Clay County commissioners, highlighting senior nutrition and transportation programs, Career Connect workforce training, Head Start and concerns about possible cuts to Community Services Block Grant funding.
Lakes & Prairies Community Action (CAP LP) officials briefed the Clay County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 12 about the agency’s regional programs and its 2026 budget priorities, with a focus on services for older adults, rural transportation and workforce training.
Lori Schwartz, executive director, said CAP LP is one of about 1,000 community action agencies nationwide and 1 of 24 in Minnesota. CAP LP reported growth from roughly 80 staff in 2016 to about 135 team members and an annual budget approaching $13 million; the agency runs Head Start and early Head Start, statewide Child Care…
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