Upper Midwest Law Center
Coverage of Upper Midwest Law Center in the Nexus archive.
- Minnesota high court grills Minneapolis on lack of bipartisan election judges for early voting
The Minnesota Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge by the Minnesota Voters Alliance against Minneapolis for not using bipartisan election judges during early voting, arguing state law requires such oversight. Minneapolis and state officials counter that imposing Election Day staffing rules on early voting would disrupt local election administration and exceed legislative intent.
- Minnesota Supreme Court takes up case over ‘Airbnb-style’ backyard pool rentals
The Minnesota Supreme Court will review a case challenging whether the state can regulate private backyard pools rented via online platforms like public facilities. The lawsuit, Hittner v. Minnesota Department of Health, involves the Upper Midwest Law Center arguing against costly regulations for homeowners using Swimply, a pool rental service akin to Airbnb.
- Judge orders Minneapolis mayor to meet city’s police staffing minimum or face trial
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces a court order requiring the city to meet a minimum of 731 sworn officers in the police department by January 4 or risk a contempt trial. The requirement stems from a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling and a petition by the Upper Midwest Law Center, as staffing levels have declined since 2019 due to officer departures.