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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.
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January 5, 2017
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is recruiting for a full-time Human Resources Specialist. For complete announcement, click here.
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January 5, 2017
Amendments to Local Rules 2004-1, 2004-2, 2016-1, 3012-1 and 7041-1, Local Form 2016-1 and new Local Form 3012-1 effective March 1, 2017
Please see attached announcement for details.
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February 27, 2017
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, March 18 from midnight to 6:00 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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March 7, 2017
William Jay Riley of Omaha, Nebraska, will step down as chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on March 10, 2017. He will remain in active service on the court.
Judge Riley became chief judge on April 1,...
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March 15, 2017
The Judges prefer that attorneys use the following language in their proposed orders submitted with motions to value under LR 3012-(a):
This case is before the court on the motion of the debtor[s] to determine the value of the secured...
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March 28, 2017
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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April 20, 2017
CM/ECF will remain available throughout the day on Saturday, April 22 and voids the previous announcement.
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April 21, 2017
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have determined the court will opt out and not use the proposed national chapter 13 plan form approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States. The Bankruptcy...
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June 15, 2017
It has come to our attention that bankruptcy attorneys around the country are receiving messages similar to the attached pdf.
If you receive a message and are unsure whether it originated from the court, please feel free to contact any of...
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June 19, 2017
Creditors in the Gander Mountain bankruptcy case may file proofs of claim either electronically or by printing a claim to fill out and mail in to the court. The claims filing deadline is July 17, 2017. Please follow this link...
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June 22, 2017
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
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June 27, 2017
On July 20, 2017, Chief Judge Kathleen Sanberg presented the 2017 Raeder Larson Public Service Award to Ken Edstrom.
Congratulations, Ken!
Ken Edstrom, 2017 Raeder...
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July 21, 2017
The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to the following rules and forms and have asked that they be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment.
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August 14, 2017
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to the local Chapter 13 Plan form, Local Form 3015-1. The text of the proposed form is available using the following...
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August 28, 2017
Please see Request for Quotation from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court , District of Minnesota for an Audio/Video Systems Upgrade project.
Location: The training room located at 200 U.S. Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN.
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August 29, 2017
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rules 1006-1(b), 3012-1(b), 9013-2 and 9013-3(a)(2) and Local Forms 1019-1, 3002-2(c), 4004-1 and 9013-2. The...
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September 1, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is recruiting for the position of Lead Software Engineer. Please click here for more information.
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September 27, 2017
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 12, 2017
If you received a notice of commencement of chapter 11 cases in the jointly administered cases of WYNIT Distribution LLC, WD Navarre Holdings, LLC, WD Navarre Digital Services, LLC, WYNIT Holdings, Inc., WD Navarre Canada, ULC, WD Navarre...
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October 16, 2017
Details on amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure effective December 1, 2017 are available here.
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November 6, 2017
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 13, 2017
Details on amendments to Local Rules and Forms effective December 1, 2017 are available here.
The court is developing a fillable...
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November 13, 2017
Guidelines concerning the new chapter 13 plan form effective 12-1-17 are available here.
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November 22, 2017
CM/ECF will be unavailable for 12 hours, beginning at 12:00am December 1 until 12:00pm December 1, as the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota conducts planned system maintenance.
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November 29, 2017
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota is recruiting for the position of Case Administrator. Please click here for more information.
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December 6, 2017
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Friday, December 22, Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1.
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December 19, 2017
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rule 1009-1, proposed new Local Rule 7056-1, and proposed new Local Form 1009-1. The text of the proposed...
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December 28, 2017
Please read the following updated information regarding the filing of the new Chapter 13 plans:
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January 9, 2018
In the event a continuing resolution or appropriations bill is not enacted by midnight January 19, 2018, the judiciary will not shut down and employees of the Bankruptcy Court will be working normal hours the week of January 22, 2018.
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January 19, 2018
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Form 2016-1. The text of the proposed form is available...
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February 2, 2018
WYNIT Distribution LLC, WD Navarre Holdings, LLC, WD Navarre Digital Services, LLC, WYNIT Holdings, Inc., WD Navarre Canada, ULC, WD Navarre Distribution, LLC and WD Encore Software, LLC filed chapter 11 bankruptcy cases on September 8, 2017. At...
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February 7, 2018
CM/ECF Train will be unavailable Tuesday, February 20th from 10 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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February 15, 2018
You may have recently received a Notice of Confirmation and Effective Date of Debtors' and Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors' Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation Dated October 31, 2017 in the mail. The notice states that those holders...
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February 15, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable Sunday, March 4th from 10 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. in order to perform system maintenance.
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March 1, 2018
Effective March 1, 2018, the "wherefore" clause of the Application for Compensation in Chapter 13 Case (Local Form 2016-1) has been amended to state:
Wherefore, the applicant requests the Court to enter an order awarding $_________ for...
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March 1, 2018
New Local Rule 7056-1, governing time periods for service and filing of summary judgment motions, will take effect May 1, 2018 and apply to all motions filed on and after that date.
New Local Form 1009-1 and amended Local Rule 1009-1 will...
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April 2, 2018
For immediate assistance, please contact the St. Paul (651-848-1000) or Minneapolis (612-664-5200) Clerk's Office.
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April 16, 2018
On Monday, April 23, Kristin Neff will assume calendar duties for Judge Fisher, while continuing to serve as Judge Fisher’s court recorder.
Kristin can be reached by phone at 651-848-1061 and by email at...
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April 20, 2018
The judges of the Eighth Circuit courts invite you to join them August 15 - 17, 2018, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Judicial Conference. This is a full conference for all judges and members of the Bar. Registration and...
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May 3, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, June 9th from 8 p.m. until approximately midnight in order to perform system maintenance.
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June 7, 2018
It is with great sadness that the Bankruptcy Court family announces the passing of our retired colleague and friend, Judge John J. Connelly.
...
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June 12, 2018
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment amendments to Local Rules 2002-1(b)(2) and 3012-1 and Local Form 3015-1. The text of the proposed rules and form is available...
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June 22, 2018
CM/ECF will be unavailable Saturday, July 21 from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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July 19, 2018
On July 19, 2018, Chief Judge Kathleen Sanberg presented the 2018 Raeder Larson Public Service Award to Karl Johnson and Lauri Schmid.
Congratulations, Karl and Lauri!
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July 20, 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2018.
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November 19, 2018
See attachment for details.
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November 30, 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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, 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 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
The Bankruptcy Court will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019.
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July 3, 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
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 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, September 21, 2019, from 4 a.m. until approximately noon in order to perform system maintenance.
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September 20, 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
A summary and complete redlined version of the rule and form amendments is available here.
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September 26, 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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