Legal Aid is bringing attorneys and Wi-Fi-enabled legal resources to people in remote locations who otherwise would not have access to these services. Learn how Justice Buses are providing on-the-spot legal help to people in 20 Minnesota counties – one stop at a time. ...
Watch Video
Alex Johnson*, a retired police officer and Ford Plant worker, has a spacer in his knee because of a failed surgery. Before the pandemic, he obtained a home modification loan to make his home easily accessible. He installed a ramp and modified the first...
Read Story
James Lee is a baseball player and an Augsburg University student. He has been working toward a bachelor of science in physical education, and his goal is to eventually teach at a small-town elementary school in central or northern Minnesota. Lee has autism, ADHD...
Read Story
AJ was born in Texas with spina bifida and a number of other health issues. His grandmother, Alfreida Connell, brought him to Minnesota soon after his birth in 2016. After multiple surgeries, he still wears braces on his legs. He has marked limitations...
Read Story
Learn how Legal Aid is making a difference in partnership with Promise Neighborhood, a community organization in central Minnesota that connects families with educational and economic opportunities....
Watch Video
Client Bonita Hampton explains how working with Supervising Attorney Karla Krueger helped her solve a variety of problems from financial difficulties to senior housing issues. Learn about the special bond of mutual respect and admiration they formed through the process....
Watch Video
Bette* has a compromising spinal injury. Her apartment’s exterior doors were too heavy to manage, and simple tasks like removing the trash were a dangerous undertaking. For the past year, Bette has been unable to safely exit her apartment building on her own. Trapped...
Read Story
Marcus* is eleven years old. He loves to cook and has an excellent sense of humor. He’s patient and kind with younger kids and has terrific attention to detail and symmetry. Like many Black children in Minnesota, especially those with disabilities, Marcus’s school experiences...
Read Story
Stable housing has been critical for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet Housing Court and services have been increasingly difficult for the general public to access. The Hennepin County housing market remains tight, and an eviction notice can put a family in serious jeopardy...
Read StorySign up to receive stories and updates from Legal Aid. We love making new connections in the community (and we promise not to overwhelm your inbox)!