CMECF will be unavailable Saturday, January 16, 2021, from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Amendments to Local Rules 2014-1(b), 3015-1, 3015-2, 3015-3, 3016-1, 3017-1, 3017.1-1, 3018-1, 3019-2, 3020-1, 3020-2, 3020-3, 9011-4 and 9013-5 will take effect January 1, 2021 and will apply in all cases filed on and after January 1, 2021....
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December 23, 2020
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment proposed amendments to Local Rules 9013-3 and 2002-1.
The text of the proposed rules is available...
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December 22, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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December 16, 2020
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1.
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December 15, 2020
On December 1, 2020, certain filing and other fees will increase. In addition, amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2002(f), (h) and (k), 2004, 8012, 8013, 8015 and 8021 will take effect December 1, 2020.
Detailed information...
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November 24, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from midnight until approximately 7:00 a.m. to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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November 23, 2020
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 23, 2020
CMECF will be unavailable Saturday, November 21, 2020, from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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November 18, 2020
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. CM/ECF will be fully functional.
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October 8, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 8:00 AM until approximately 9:00 AM in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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September 30, 2020
In December, the judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will appoint several new members to the Bankruptcy Practice Committee. The Practice Committee meets every other month to address local rule changes and to provide input and suggestions on...
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September 23, 2020
Please note the different maintenance windows for CM/ECF and the MNB website.
CM/ECF will be unavailable on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
The MNB...
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September 17, 2020
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment proposed amendments to Local Rules 2014-1, 3015-1, 3015-2, 3015-3, 3016-1, 3017-1, 3017.1-1. 3019-1, 3019-2, 3020-1, 3020-2, 3020-...
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September 15, 2020
The Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis will be closed to the public on Friday, September 11, 2020.
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September 10, 2020
On August 18, 2020, Chief U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim updated the entrance protocols for all U.S. Courthouses in Minnesota to reflect that anyone who has traveled within the last 14 days to any country or area identified by the CDC as...
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August 24, 2020
PAY.GOV will not be available for payment processing on Saturday, August 22, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. due to system maintenance. CM/ECF will still be available for filings, but payments are not able to be processed...
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August 17, 2020
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules have proposed amendments to the Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules, including the following Bankruptcy Rules and related forms:
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August 17, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 6 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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August 12, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Sunday, August 9, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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August 5, 2020
In a virtual ceremony on July 23, 2020, Chief Judge Michael Ridgway presented the 2020 Raeder Larson Public Service Award to Steven Murakami and Miluska Novota.
Congratulations, Steven and Miluska!
...
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July 24, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Sunday, July 26, 2020, from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) until 10:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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July 22, 2020
CMECF will be unavailable Saturday, July 18, 2020, from 5:00 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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July 15, 2020
On June 28, 2020, the Judiciary launched PACER’s newly redesigned, informational and resource website, https://pacer.uscourts.gov. The website provides information about how the public can...
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June 29, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting Friday, June 19, at 8:00 p.m. The maintenance will be completed by Sunday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m.
Please plan accordingly.
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June 15, 2020
The Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse and Customshouse in Duluth, Minnesota, including the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office, will be closed to the public for business on Monday, June 15, 2020, in remembrance of the lives of...
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June 14, 2020
CMECF will be unavailable Sunday, June 7, 2020, from 8:00 AM until approximately 8:00 PM in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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June 4, 2020
The Bankruptcy Court’s Minneapolis and St. Paul clerk’s offices will be unstaffed on Friday, May 29, 2020. Staff will be working from home and are able to assist callers with requests and inquiries.
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May 29, 2020
Orders on partial case filing and Orders on partial conversion entered between March 23 and May 29, 2020 required filing of the completion within 30 days rather than 14 days.
Orders on partial case filing and Orders on partial conversion...
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May 28, 2020
EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2020, MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE U.S. COURTHOUSES IN THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA.
Details of the courthouse entrance requirements are available...
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May 18, 2020
CM-ECF will be unavailable Saturday, April 18, 2020, from 4:00 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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April 17, 2020
Information clarifying the March 23 Order governing debtor signatures, providing guidance on phone requests requiring payment by credit card, and updating other details on the Bankruptcy Court’s operations during the COVID-19 outbreak are...
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April 6, 2020
Deadlines for filing completions extended and debtor signature requirements suspended, subject to certain conditions
For details, see COVID-19 page.
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March 23, 2020
There are two Case Administration openings in our St. Paul office. Click here to view the job decriptions.
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March 12, 2020
The Bankruptcy Court is closely monitoring and following recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health officials, and preparedness guidelines from the Administrative Office of the U.S....
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March 11, 2020
CMECF and www.mnb.uscourts.gov will be unavailable Sunday, March 8, 2020, from midnight until approximately 11:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan...
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March 6, 2020
The CMECF website at ecf.mnb.uscourts.gov will be unavailable Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 9:00 p.m. until approximately 9:15 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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March 5, 2020
Amendments to Local Rules 3015-2 and 9006-1 and Local Forms 2016-1 and 4001-1 will take effect March 1, 2020 and will govern in all bankruptcy cases commenced on or after the March 1, 2020 effective date.
A redlined copy of the amendments...
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February 26, 2020
On February 28, 2020, Maurya “Mo” McSheehy, calendar clerk to Judge Constantine, will retire after almost 21 years of federal service. Congratulations, Mo!
Effective February 25, Alicia Pinotti will assume calendar duties for Judge...
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February 25, 2020
CMECF will be unavailable on the following dates:
- Saturday, February 15, 2019, from 4:00 a.m. until approximately noon for regular maintenance
- Tuesday, February 18, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. until midnight for a system upgrade...
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February 14, 2020
On February 7, 2020, the Judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota adopted twelve Interim Rules related to cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.
The General Order adopting the rules and...
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February 7, 2020
CM/ECF and www.mnb.uscourts.gov will be unavailable Sunday, February 9, 2020, from midnight until approximately 8:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan...
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February 5, 2020
Effective immediately, Heidi Jackson will assume calendar clerk duties for Chief Judge Ridgway.
Heidi can be reached by phone at 612-664-5263 and by email at heidi_jackson@mnb.uscourts.gov...
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January 27, 2020
CMECF and www.mnb.uscourts.gov will be unavailable Saturday, January 25, 2020, from midnight until approximately 3:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan...
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January 24, 2020
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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January 17, 2020
Beginning February 1, 2020, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota will require those requesting payment of unclaimed funds to submit their request using the new, nationally-developed form Application for Payment of Unclaimed...
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January 3, 2020
CMECF will be unavailable Saturday, December 21, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
Please plan accordingly.
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December 20, 2019
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on the following days for the holidays:
Monday, December 23, 2019
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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December 11, 2019
In September, the Judicial Conference amended the Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule for the appellate, district and bankruptcy courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to increase...
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December 6, 2019
Congress has taken no action on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Procedure, the Rules of Evidence, the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, and the Rules...
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December 4, 2019
The Mankato 341 meeting location is changing. Beginning with the January 8, 2020 341 calendar, the new location will be at the Blue Earth County History Center, Maple River Room, 424 Warren Street, Mankato, MN 56001.
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November 27, 2019
Visibility and road conditions are poor and the plows are unable to keep up yet except for a few designated emergency routes. The Duluth School District, as well as, other surrounding area school districts have also begun cancelling school for...
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November 27, 2019
CMECF will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting Friday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. The maintenance will be completed by Sunday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m.
Please plan accordingly.
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November 13, 2019
Please remember, if an amendment to a petition to correct the debtor’s name or social security number is filed after the notice of meeting of creditors has been noticed, debtors represented by an attorney must file a notice of corrected case...
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November 6, 2019
The CMECF training server maintenance has been extended until Sunday, November 3, at 5:00 p.m. Please note, this maintenance only applies to the CMECF training server and has no impact on the live CMECF server.
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October 31, 2019
The CM/ECF training server will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting Wednesday, October 30, at 9:00 a.m. until Thursday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. Please note, this maintenance only applies...
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October 29, 2019
The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for inclusion in a pool of trustees who may be appointed on a case-by-case basis to administer cases filed under the...
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October 28, 2019
On February 19, 2020, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, P.L. 116-54 (SBRA) will go into effect – long before the normal three-year rules amendment process runs its course. As a temporary measure, the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy...
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October 23, 2019
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment proposed amendments to Local Rules 3015-2 and 9006-1 and Local Forms 2016-1 and 4001-1. In addition to amendments to Local Form...
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October 18, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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October 18, 2019
In an effort to improve the diversity of the federal bankruptcy bench and bar, the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System will present a simultaneous, nationwide event on October 24 from 3-5 pm...
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October 2, 2019
A summary and complete redlined version of the rule and form amendments is available here.
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September 26, 2019
In December, the judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will appoint several new members to the Bankruptcy Practice Committee. The Practice Committee meets every other month to address local rule changes and to provide input and suggestions on...
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September 23, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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September 20, 2019
On June 25, 2019, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved publication of proposed amendments to the appellate, bankruptcy and civil rules for public comment. Included are proposed amendments Federal Rules of...
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August 29, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 4:00 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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July 19, 2019
On July 16, 2019, Chief Judge Michael Ridgway presented the 2019 Raeder Larson Public Service Award to James Renken and John Strong.
Congratulations, James and John!
...
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July 17, 2019
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019.
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July 3, 2019
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment proposed amendments to Local Rules 5005-1, 7055-1, 9010-3, 9011-4, 9013-2 and 9013-3. The text of the proposed rules is available...
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June 18, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 8:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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June 14, 2019
The Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota have designated Judge Michael E. Ridgway as Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota, effective June 21, 2019, for a term of three...
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June 5, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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May 17, 2019
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment numerous amendments to the local rules and one local form governing service and notice. The text of the proposed rules and form is...
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May 14, 2019
Amendments to Local Rules 1002-1(a), 2002-1(b)(2) and (3), 2014-1(b), 3012-1, 3015-3, 3020-3, 9006-1(d) and (e) and 9013-12 and Local Form 3015-1 will take effect May 1, 2019. A redlined version of the rule and form changes is available...
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April 29, 2019
The St. Paul Bankruptcy Legal Advice Clinic scheduled Thursday, 4/11/19 has been cancelled due to impending weather. The next scheduled clinic will be held in Minneapolis on Thursday, 4/18/19.
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April 9, 2019
Subject: Automatic Adjustment of certain dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code, Title 28, and Official, Director's and Local Bankruptcy Forms Effective April 1, 2019. Detailed information is available...
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March 25, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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March 15, 2019
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is recruiting for a full-time Law Clerk to Judge Katherine Constantine, a second position starting in February 2020 for a minimum two year term. Complete details are available...
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March 12, 2019
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is recruiting for a Law Clerk to Judge William J. Fisher and a short-term (4-1/2 months) Law Clerk to Judge Katherine Constantine. Complete details are available...
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March 4, 2019
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rules 9006-1(d) and (e) and 9013-2(c). The text of the proposed rule amendments is available...
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February 21, 2019
Beginning March 15, 2019, Chief Judge Sanberg will require that any request for a default judgment be made by motion.
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February 19, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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February 15, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, January 19 from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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January 18, 2019
Please see today's press release from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts concerning judiciary operations.
If there is a...
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January 16, 2019
The paragraph in bold (#3) below was added to the Order confirming chapter 13 plan (form 13ocnfnf), effective 1-3-19.
This new paragraph requires attorneys who have not filed their fee applications prior to confirmation to do so...
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January 7, 2019
CM/ECF will be unavailable Friday, January 4th, 2019, from 8:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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January 3, 2019
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Monday, December 24, Tuesday, December 25, Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 for the holidays.
In the event of a partial government shutdown, the Bankruptcy Court will be open and will...
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December 20, 2018
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rule 2002-1(b)(3) and Local Form 3015-1. The text of the proposed rule and form amendments are available...
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December 17, 2018
In observation of the National Day of Mourning honoring former President George H.W. Bush, the Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Matters scheduled for hearing before the Bankruptcy Judges on December 5 have...
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December 3, 2018
See attachment for details.
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November 30, 2018
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2018.
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November 19, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
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October 18, 2018
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rule 2014-1. The text of the proposed rule is available here....
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October 12, 2018
In December, the judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will appoint several new members to the Bankruptcy Practice Committee. The Practice Committee meets every other month to address local rule changes and to provide input and suggestions on...
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October 3, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance starting Friday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. The maintenance will be completed by Saturday, September 29, at 12:00 noon
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September 24, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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September 20, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable Tuesday, September 11th from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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September 11, 2018
The United States Bankruptcy Court is soliciting quotations for the audio visual upgrade of the Training Room in our Minneapolis office. Please see attached documentation.
The deadline for this Request for Quotation is Wednesday, September...
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September 7, 2018
Please remember, if an amendment to a petition to correct the debtor’s name or social security number is filed after the notice of meeting of creditors has been entered on the docket, debtors represented by an attorney must file a notice of...
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August 23, 2018
On August 15, 2018, the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Evidence Rules published proposed amendments to their respective rules, and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and...
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August 20, 2018