Congratulations, Class of 2024

Cheers to our graduating law clerks and interns! Celebrate Kira, Lee, Louica, Jasmine, Owen, Ali and Reesa on Legal Aid’s social media channels.

Legal Aid fights to keep tenant housed

At the Court of Appeals, Attorney Gary Van Winkle contends a landlord or its agent cannot shut off a tenant’s power — just one of multiple arguments presented by MMLA supporting reversal of our client’s eviction.

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month

Connecting the practice of law to the practice of wellness is a goal at Legal Aid. To further it, we celebrate ways staff center their mental health during the month of May.

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Who We Serve

Our clients are people with low incomes in 20 counties, older Minnesotans in 26 counties, and people throughout the state living with disabilities.

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News & Stories

YLP attorney finds his sanctuary

Centering our mental health is essential to overall well-being. You may know this, but it’s not always easy to take the time or find the time to do it? To inspire, we share the mindful practices of Legal Aid staff.

Tenant challenges landlord; wins $10K with help of Legal Aid

As Fair Housing Month comes to a close, we celebrate our client’s win in mediation after her landlord refused to renew her lease when her Emotional Support Animal entered the picture.

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Upcoming Events

Justice Bus – Pine River Area Food Shelf

Seniors of Cass County, 60 and older, can get free legal help at the Pine River-Backus Family Service Center, 10 am to 1 pm. Look for our blue Legal Aid Justice Bus with Legal Aid staff ready to provide free legal help with Medicare, Social Security, eviction/housing, public benefits, domestic violence, income maintenance, nursing homes, home care services, powers of attorney, health care directives or debt collection.

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Location:: 245 Barclay Ave., Pine River, MN 56474
Date and Time:: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
10 am
Type:: Justice Bus, Outreach

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Nearly 20% of Legal Aid clients have a primary language other than English. They speak 23 world languages and are served by bilingual staff and external language services.

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