Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Kootasca Challenged With Propane Shortage

An agency that helps low-income people is facing some challenges of its own as it tries to help those deal with the propane shortage and subsequent price hikes in Minnesota.

Kootasca says the number of people seeking financial assistance this winter has more than tripled over last year.

Housing Director Dana Herschbach says its taxing both staff and their bottom line to the point that its administrative funding may dry up in the very near future.

Hershbach says they area talking with the State about some financial relief.