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Nobles County board approves ElevaCare services agreement in 3–2 vote
Summary
After pulling the item from consent for discussion, the Nobles County Board approved the 2026 ElevaCare Master Services Agreement for community mental‑health services on a 3–2 vote. Supporters cited continuity of services; opponents raised concerns recorded in meeting minutes.
The Nobles County Board returned item 5.10 to the agenda and voted 3–2 to approve the 2026 ElevaCare Master Services Agreement renewing the county’s contract with ElevaCare (formerly Southwestern Mental Health Center) for community mental‑health services.
According to the minutes, the motion passed with Commissioners Gene Metz, Bob Paplow and Robert S. Demuth voting in favor and Commissioners Chris Dybevick and Justin Ahlers voting against. The document on the record describes services covered by the agreement to include community education/prevention, diagnostic and psychiatric evaluations, pre‑petition screenings, crisis assistance for adults and children, and outpatient and medication management services.
