County Stresses Resilience Amid Public Health Cuts

County stresses resilience amid public health cuts

County officials stressed that while programs are being scaled back amid budget cuts, essential services will remain even if how they're provided changes.

Stearns County looks at 2026 budget proposal, Human Services funding cuts

ST. CLOUD — Stearns County’s finances were top of mind for commissioners at the Tuesday, July 29, county meeting. A full boardroom listened as commissioners and other county officials discussed the county's 2026 budget, funding shortfalls and potential economic partnerships. At one point, all seats were full, and at least 10 people had to stand before commissioners even began the meeting. Some members of the public were active participants — cla…