Get out your 2026 calendars! Our annual Law Day Dinner is happening Thursday, April 23! Star litigator Neal Katyal and esteemed honoree Richard Hagstrom will take the stage and you're invited. Attending makes you a champion of justice! Reserve your seat in February at mylegalaid.org.

Due to severe weather conditions, we are closing our Minneapolis offices at 3 p.m. today. Clients and partners of all our offices are urged to confirm appointments. Take heed, stay safe! https://www.weather.gov/media/mpx/DssPacket.pdf

Attorney Chad Wilson, of our Minnesota Disability Law Center, describes how a client with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD and ADHD was abruptly dropped from the program. "There was no real transition; they just stopped providing the services." https://bit.ly/48zymlM

Ogow xuquuqdaada Know your rights! Conce sus derechos Join Legal Aid Attorneys Michelle Gonzalez and Ahmed Madey on Facebook (@ legalaid) or YouTube (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid). Replays will be available on both platforms. Monday, Dec. 8. • Soomali - 12 p.m. • English - 12:30 p.m. • Español - 1 p.m.

At the MN Supreme Court, Legal Aid Attorneys Julia, Whitney and Max (pic'd) joined forces with Central Minnesota Legal Services Attorney Elizabeth Sauer arguing the law, allowing a tenant's eviction to be expunged if they follow the settlement agreement, is constitutional. Stay tuned for updates!

It’s a snow emergency day, a good day to remember, this bill, pushed by Legal Aid attorneys in 2023, is now law! Lowest-income Minnesotans have the right to retrieve belongings if their car is towed AND can sue if they don’t get them! m.youtube.com/watch?v=vojT...

Champions of justice — volunteers, donors, our clients and YOU — thank you! Our Minneapolis offices will be closed today; and all offices (in St. Cloud, Willmar, Duluth and Mankato) will close Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Please stay safe.

We stand with our immigrant neighbors! The announcement that TPS is ending for our friends and family in the Somali community is not certain but is of great concern. Read our statement. https://mylegalaid.org/news-stories/we-stand-with-you/

Today’s the day! Help make justice accessible for ALL. Legal Aid provides free civil legal services across MN, securing food, shelter, safety and health care for those in need. Your gift is matched 100% by The Grossman Family Foundation—give now! https://bit.ly/463kJI7

Don’t let the smiles fool you, we’re sad to bid farewell to Jenn Purrington (blue sunglasses), our passionate MN Disability Law Center leader. Her can-do spirit carried us through unprecedented times. Jenn heads to the State’s Olmstead office, thank you for inspiring us! We’ll be cheering you on.

It’s almost here—Give to the Max Day! MN’s biggest day of giving is Nov. 20 Legal Aid faces $700K in funding cuts. Your gift brings free civil legal help to vulnerable families, and will be matched 100% by The Grossman Family Foundation. Give today! https://bit.ly/463kJI7 #GTTM #GiveToTheMax

Breaking it down in simplest terms, our Deputy Director Yasin Alsaidi asks a full house in Willmar Minn., “Are we against illegal immigration or are we against immigration?” #LegalAid #ImmigrationLaw www.wctrib.com/news/local/p...

“It’s not hopeless,” Alison Griffith, supervising attorney for the nonprofit [Mid-MN Legal Aid] said. “If there’s a long legal fight, we’re here to fight it.” LAWYERS, if you can, lend your pro bono help to Legal Aid. https://bit.ly/3TruyvL https://bit.ly/3XwmUlD

Our Minneapolis office and intake lines will be closed Friday, Nov. 14. https://mylegalaid.org/locations/

We are immensely grateful to every justice organization, law firm, Attorney General, and the courts upholding the rule of law, for protecting anti-poverty measures provided by law. We are humbly proud to be among them. #LegalAid #PublicBenefits #SNAP

We will not let Minnesotans go hungry.

The far-reaching impacts of food insecurity are hitting neighbors who you might never guess rely on SNAP. Like our client Stephanie who we thank for admirably sharing her story in a class action lawsuit filed this week and with news media. TY @kare11.bsky.social! m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyin...

Mid-MN Legal Aid is part of a class action lawsuit demanding the federal government restore SNAP benefits. Meet our client who's sharing her story to help make the case. https://mylegalaid.org/snap-benefits-paused/

Accessibility is a voting right! • Ramps or curb cuts at entrances • Doors at least 32" wide • Accessible parking near the entrance • No barriers blocking access to voting booths If your polling place isn't accessible, visit the link below. https://www.hennepin.us/residents/elections/prepare-vote

Central Minnesotans! Visit with our Senior Law project in Wadena, this Monday! Attorney Karla Krueger, of our Mid-MN Legal Aid St. Cloud office, will tell you how to spot scams and protect yourself from fraud. See you, 10-11 a.m. at the Wadena Public Library. #SeniorLaw #ConsumerLaw #KnowYourRights

Información importante para nuestros vecinos inmigrantes de Venezuela. Si usted cuenta con el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS), ya sea en 2021 o 2023, tenga en cuenta que el TPS está por vencer.

To our clients and those relying on heat assistance, don’t delay, apply now! FYI, @noaa.gov predicts a colder-than-average MN winter! www.startribune.com/federal-heat...

It's pro bono week and we want to salute all the people who lend their time and legal expertise to making life better for our clients. This includes our law clerks like Yessenia Gutierrez who's a 3L at UMN Law School and bona fide attorneys like Aron Mosez. #ProBonoWeek #LegalAid

Cheers to Legal Aid attorneys staffing our community clinics! They bring justice to Minneapolis neighbors. TONIGHT, at Surly's Brewing, help bring more of them to fight for #HousingRights #ConsumerRights, #ImmigrantRights #HumanRights. Walk-ins welcome! OR buy your tix now https://bit.ly/4nV6KOq

We are proud of Sumbal Mahmud for being selected as one of Minnesota Lawyer's Top Women in Law 2025 honoree! Her professional accomplishments and leadership does not go unnoticed. Sumbal continues to trailblaze in order to ensure that justice is accessible to all Minnesotans!

Cheers! Raise a glass to justice with Legal Aid Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m. Join us at Surly Brewing Co. to bring more Legal Aid lawyers to Minneapolis neighborhoods. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/5i2q/n?vid=1l37l5 #LegalAid #CommunityClinics

Attorney Anne Robertson got the surprise of a lifetime. The briefcase that once belonged to legendary Legal Aid Attorney, and star Litigator, Laurie Davison was presented to Anne by Dr. Scott Dyer. #LegalAid #Legacy

As a #MNLeg working group studies seclusion in schools and possibility of making it legal for K-3 students with disabilities, listen to the words of students who experienced it. Legislative Advocate Ryan Haenze shares stories from our young clients. .https://youtu.be/uGobFwvp22o?start=3174&end=3340

Support Legal Aid in the community! Buy your ticket to "Legal Aid Lights the Way;" Help phenomenal attorneys like Gabrielle Maginn protect the rights of our neighbors with more attorneys at Minneapolis community clinics. Join us, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Surly Brewing! https://bit.ly/3KX0yqx #LegalAid

As Latine Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting the voices of our colleagues. Hear from Belky Hernandez, Karen Ortiz and Dania Barrera Carrasco as they share what their Latine heritage means to them. #LatineHeritageMonth #LegalAid

"Being Latino is pride in where I come from and commitment to lifting others as I move forward. I help people navigate FMLA, job searches, career growth. It's more than paperwork, it’s ensuring people know their rights, feel seen & are protected from injustice." - Jesus Segovia #LatineHeritageMonth

Attorney Laurie Davison left us far too soon. A brilliant litigator, she led our senior law unit and argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, twice! On the occasion of her birthday, we revisit her legacy and news of the library named in her honor in this piece written a year ago. https://bit.ly/3Nm2WoM

What does Latine Heritage mean to me? Attorney Michelle Gonzalez shares: "My culture and my heritage are both the heartbeat of my identity. It’s the warmth of the handmade tortillas my Abuelita used to make, the rhythm of cumbia echoing through family parties, and the stories passed down from —

The Department of Human Services has made the decision to terminate the housing stabilization program and Legal Aid has something to say about that. https://mylegalaid.org/news-stories/legal-aid-responds-to-termination-of-housing-support-program/

We are one week away from our Fourteenth Annual Access to Justice Luncheon, a fundraiser for Legal Aid's St. Cloud office. Reserve your spot at: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/ItJswA?vid=1lc8yy To donate please visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/dubAlg?vid=1lc8wu

Yet, another inspiring reason to support Legal Aid's justice efforts in St. Cloud by attending the St. Cloud luncheon. Your support means communities can protect their rights with our guidance.

What does Latine heritage mean to me? Camila Pacheco-Fores captured it beautifully: "My parents inspired me to pursue a career in immigration law by bringing me along to their volunteer interpreting gig at a pro se asylum clinic almost 10 years ago. —

College students, anyone new on the rental housing scene, Legal Aid is here for you! Managing Housing Attorney Julia Zwak partnered with @housinglinkmpls and @NorthHennepin Community College to help apartment hunters find new digs while ensuring their #HousingRights! https://bit.ly/481hOEF.

Hear powerful stories of justice from St. Cloud at our 14th annual Access to Justice Luncheon—Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Park Event Center. Share a meal, connect with community and support Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s vital work. Reserve your seat! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/HDVaiA?vid=1|f9i0

Legal Aid's Jessica Heiser of our Minnesota Disability Law Center has advice for parents and students. If you have a meeting for your Individual Education Plan coming up, here are three important things to keep in mind:

This hard-fought victory for our Legal Aid client means protections for tenants statewide! https://mylegalaid.org/news-stories/minnesota-supreme-court-restores-fairness-to-lowest-income-renters/

Happy to be celebrating Latine Heritage Month with these high performers! They represent our attorneys, intake specialists and admin professionals who are a bright spot for clients and colleagues! Important because they reflect the communities we serve. Get to know them in upcoming posts!

Cheers to IT Professionals, everywhere! The national celebration was a week ago, but IT Day is every day at Legal Aid. We don't know what we'd do without this small but intrepid group of tech experts. Never want to imagine it. Marv Gordon helms our IT operation that includes Troy, Ryan and Law.

Minneapolis’ most vibrant communities are multilingual & low-income. They're where we proudly hang our shingle, serving clients in community legal clinics by speaking the language they speak. It's our superpower! Help expand access to justice at Legal Aid Lights the Way! https://lnkd.in/gZXBFfKu

St. Cloud Justice Seekers, Mid-MN Legal Aid invites you to our Access to Justice Luncheon, Thursday, Oct. 9. Attorney General Keith Ellison, the People's Lawyer, delivers the keynote! Reserve your seat or donate. 🙏 https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/HDVaiA?vid=1lf9i0 https://igfn.us/form/-taJjA

Your bank calls. They have all kinds of information about you, so it has to be them, right!? Wrong. Scammers are more sophisticated than ever, targeting everyone, but especially elderly parents and grandparents. Protect them and yourself. Stream Scams & Consumer Fraud" noon, Thursday, Sept. 25.

Mid-MN Litigation Director Luke Grundman joins fellow Minnesota legal experts in sounding the alarm, "This is something that every one of us should care about. It is not just about immigration enforcement. It is about basic freedoms being eroded." www.startribune.com/what-us-supr...

Meet Legal Aid Attorney Patty Walton! She bridges barriers of distance, culture and language by staffing our Harrison Community Clinic. Our clinics make justice accessible to residents where they live. One neighbor brought her paycheck to Patty, not understanding why her pay was so much less

End-of-life planning is more than leaving a legacy of assets. It's about who will make decisions about your life, if you can't. We can help, for free! We now have clinics scheduled at the VA for veterans over 60. Schedule today at 612-334-5970 or scan the QR code on the flyer!

It's Disability Voting Rights week! Remember, federal and state laws require accommodations for elderly voters and voters with disabilities. Accessibility is a voting right. Key requirements include: • Ramps or curb cuts at entrances • Doors at least 32" wide • Accessible parking near the entrance