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MDLC LEGAL ADVOCATE FULL-TIME The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC), a unit of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA), is seeking a full-time legal advocate at its Duluth office. The MDLC serves as the protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Minnesota, and the legal advocate will work with people who have disabilities to ensure access to disability services and rights. At this time, all or most activities are being done remotely. In the future, activities may be done in person, with travel throughout Minnesota required. RESPONSIBILITIES : Apply the principles of MMLAs Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions Assist clients directly with accessing disability support and services, including handling administrative appeals conducted by the Department of Human Rights Maintain client confidentiality while handling advocacy activities Perform educational outreach in diverse communities Develop and provide trainings to people
NOVEMBER 8, 2015 12:00AM
NUMBING WORK
Scott Rhude picked up trash near a landfill in Willmar, Minn. He makes $2 an hour and dreams of a better job.
WILLMAR, MINN.
In a field on the outskirts of town, a man with Down syndrome is spending another day picking up garbage.
He wears faded pants, heavy gloves, a bright yellow vest and a name tag that says “Scott Rhude.”
His job is futile. Prairie winds blow debris from a landfill nearby faster than he and his co-workers can collect it. In the gray sky overhead, a turkey vulture circles in wide loops.
Rhude, 33, earns $2 an hour. He longs for more rewarding work maybe at Best Buy, he says, or a library. But that would require personalized training, a job counselor and other services that aren’t available.
Seven appointed to police oversight board by Gov. Tim Walz
Lawmakers and advocates have seen Minnesota s Peace Officers Oversight and Training (POST) Board as an opportunity to reform since George Floyd was killed this summer. Written By: Sarah Mearhoff | ×
Duluth police officers arrest a man during protests over the death of George Floyd Saturday, May 30, near Kwik Trip in Lincoln Park. (Tyler Schank / tschank@duluthnews.com)
ST. PAUL Seven new members have been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to a state board which oversees training and standards for law enforcement across Minnesota.
The Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Board has been a hot topic for lawmakers and activists since this summer following the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody in May 2020. Those pushing for systemic reforms to policing often cite the POST Board as a means to that end.