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Join us for cocktails with a cause!
Join us for cocktails with a cause on Thursday, August 2! 5:30 to 7:30, program at 6. The Food Building, 1401 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Legal Aid, in partnership with MinnPost ...continue reading
LSAP attorney contributes to Federal Reserve article on small-dollar loan product
Legal Services Advocacy Project supervising attorney Ron Elwood recently weighed in on an alternative "payday lending" product. Read more from the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis website here. ...continue reading
Shortage of home health workers forcing young Minnesotans with disabilities into institutions
A Star Tribune article quotes MDLC attorney Bud Rosenfield on the impact of a shortage of home healthcare workers. Read the story here. ...continue reading
“Work is Possible” Workshop Available to Arrowhead Region Residents
“Work is Possible” is a free workshop designed to give job seekers with disabilities and their families access to resources and support that can help make employment in the workforce ...continue reading
Legal Aid Attorney Talks Renters Rights on MPR
Luke Grundman, the Managing Attorney of MMLA’s housing practice group in Minneapolis, appeared on Minnesota Public Radio yesterday to talk about legal issues for our clients in the current ...continue reading
MMLA Staff Attorney Contributes to MPR Story on Landlord-Renter Conflicts
Georgina Santos, Staff Attorney in our housing unit, talks about the problems caused by UDs on a tenant's housing record - and the information the UD does NOT give. Listen to/read the Minnesota ...continue reading
Indeed Brewing Hosts February Fundraiser for Legal Aid
Once again Indeed Brewery is sponsoring a night to support Legal Aid! Wednesday, February 21 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Indeed Tap Room 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413 What better way to ...continue reading
Join us for cocktails with a cause!
Legal Aid, in partnership with MinnPost and Far North Spirits, provides opportunities for you to enjoy a drink and appetizers as you learn about today’s topical legal and policy matters. ...continue reading
Gov Dayton to form work group in response to elder abuse reports
Officials from Minnesota AARP will participate in a "work group" to improve oversight of senior care facilities, in response to investigations by Star Tribune journalists. Read more from the Star ...continue reading
A Legal Aid report outlining “lunch shaming” led to the 2014 law
A Legal Aid report outlining “lunch shaming” led to the 2014 law that directs schools NOT to take public action against kids whose families can’t pay for their lunches. Jessica ...continue reading