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Stearns County commissioners have appointed a new Human Services Administrator. Current Community Corrections Division Director Mark Sizer has been picked to replace Roma Steil who retired this spring.

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners have extended the contract with interim Human Services Director Dave Rooney for about three more weeks. Rooney, who is working in place for the retired Roma Steil, will stay on until the first week of August while the search for a permanent Human Services Administrator continues.

The state Department of Human Services is notifying 42,500 child care assistance recipients and providers that they might lose their benefits if the government shuts down July 1st. In Stearns County, Human Services Administrator Dave Rooney says there are hundreds of families affected but they have to wait for the courts to rule before they can make contingency plans.

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners have approved a plan to hire an interim Human Services Director. County Administrator George Rindelaub says they'll offer the job to Dave Rooney.