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Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing affordable homeownership opportunities to individuals in Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, and Wright counties. Through their unique approach, they offer affordable mortgages to eligible families while encouraging active participation in the building process to promote stability and self-reliance. The organization's homeownership program has demonstrated significant positive impacts, with many homeowners achieving better-paying jobs and improvements in health. Additionally, a notable number of Habitat homeowners pursue higher education, showcasing the long-term benefits of stable housing. Generated from the website

Stearns County Jail is a security facility that was founded in 1987. The jail is licensed by the State of Minnesota to house more than 165 inmates for up to 1 year after final disposition. It has over 100 beds in nearly five housing units and approximately 10 holding cells. In addition, Stearns County Jail has more than 60 beds in a dormitory-style setting. The jail administers work release, inmate screening, recreational and volunteer religious programs. It also offers library services. Stearns County Jail is governed by the County of Stearns in Minnesota, which manages administrative, health and human services, and natural resources departments.