lramirez, Author at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Legal Aid celebrates life of legend, birth of library

On the occasion of her birthday, Legal Aid Lawyer Laurie Davison is remembered this Oct. 11 by colleagues as a generous mentor and brilliant legal scholar. She pursued cases that changed law, improved lives and got the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court. In her honor, MMLA Minneapolis, at the behest of Attorney Anne Robertson, is now home to the “Laurie Davison Memorial Civil Rights Law Library.”

New law requires MN landlords to heat apartments to 68 degrees – Fox9

The “Cold Weather Rule” is the law in Minnesota requiring landlords as well as utility companies to keep the heat on in winter even if you fall behind in payments. But it’s not automatic. Fox9’s Babs Santos interviewed Supervising Attorney, Evan Gelles of MId-Minnesota Legal Aid to find out how that law works.

Debt Fairness Act outlines changes you should know about

If your wages are being garnished, if you have current medical debt or medical debt from long ago, you need to know the law has changed. Legal Aid stood with the Minnesota Attorney General this week to announce that the 2024 Debt Fairness Act has taken effect. As of Oct. 1 major provisions for medical debt are on the books. The AG also announced an in-person opportunity for consumers to meet with attorneys from Legal Aid and community justice organizations, Saturday, Oct. 5.

Debt fairness and the “right to tell my story”

In legislative testimony and in front of a packed news conference, our client Amy Lemer described how her husband harassed and chastised her. “He told me I would be homeless, penniless and childless by the time he was done with me.” Amy shared her story in support of the Debt Fairness Act.

‘Keeping Families Together’ program paused, days after starting in Minnesota – KARE 11

MMLA’s Danielle Hendrickson, managing attorney of the Immigration Law Project, explains to KARE 11 how some families’ renewed hopes for citizenship are on the brink of being dashed.

“Keeping Families Together” in peril, Legal Aid responds

As we reflect on the holiday weekend, enjoying family, the Great Minnesota Get-Together and getting the kids back to school, Legal Aid recognizes many of our neighbors are reeling from a legal decision that has the potential to tear their families apart.

Contract for deed buyers beware – MinnPost

When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau came to town, a panel of experts was assembled to address the pitfalls of alternative financing for home purchases. On the panel was Legal Aid Attorney Colleen Daly of MMLA who shed light on client experiences. Daly is pictured second from the right. Read more in MinnPost

Fifteen-year fight for dignity begins, ends with Legal Aid

As the Minnesota law providing free school meals gains national attention and enters its second year on the books, this story recalls the history, the Legal Aid attorney and years of hard-fought work that made it happen.

Legal Aid honors 44-year career of Attorney and Deputy Director Ann Cofell

Having seen Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid through historic highs and financial lows of eight presidential administrations, longest-serving Deputy Director of Legal Aid, Ann Cofell will close out her illustrious, 44-year career on her anniversary date of Aug. 9.