About Us
Who We Are
Lakes Country Service Cooperative is a self-supporting educational service agency created by the legislature under Minnesota Statutes 123A.21. Our enabling legislation also allows our agency to work with local government and partner with nonprofit organizations. In our 50 years, we have developed and implemented many administrative and direct student services in collaboration with our schools and communities. Through our strategic plan, we are adding programs designed to help our rural communities to achieve a transformative vision for a equitable, healthy and resilient future.
M I S S I O N:
"We Advocate for Strong Communities Through Service and Leadership."
V A L U E S:
Leadership: Transforming the Future for ALL
Collaboration: Together We Achieve a Culture of Learning and Growth
Service: Responsive, Innovative, Effective Solutions
V I S I O N:
"Learning, Leading, and Innovating to Achieve Vibrant, Inclusive Communities."
Who We Serve
- Education – Public, Charter, Private Schools, and Higher Education
- Local and State Government Agencies – Cities, Counties, Townships, State Agencies
- Other Governmental Agencies – Housing, Redevelopment Authorities, Public Health, Govt. Associations and Joint Powers Groups
- Nonprofit Agencies – Philanthropic, Arts, Faith-based and Community Organizations
Today, our services reach over 130 members in our original nine-county region in west central Minnesota and hundreds more through our partnerships with other service cooperatives and state agencies.
Service Region
