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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.
ERS Fees Increase effective November 1, 2003.
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November 3, 2003
PRIVACY-RELATED RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1. 2003
The Judicial Conference recently approved proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the Official Bankruptcy Forms which will implement the Conference...
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December 1, 2003
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January 7, 2004
If you are an out-of-state attorney and planning to file documents in Minnesota please read Out-of-State Filing Instructions. We require all attorneys to complete test filings before becoming certified in our Electronic Records System (ERS). A...
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February 11, 2004
Judge Dreher is implementing a new calendaring system for motions for relief from stay. Attorneys will no longer need to contact the calendar clerk for a hearing date. Motions for relief from stay will be scheduled each Thursday at 2:30 pm (...
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April 15, 2004
The Bankruptcy Court has traditionally served interested parties to a contested matter or adversary proceeding with paper copies of all orders. However, all documents, including orders, are now available electronically on the court's website....
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April 19, 2004
NOTICE
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is currently in the process of migrating from its Electronic Records System (ERS) to the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. This transition is currently internal and does not affect...
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August 25, 2004
On Monday, October 25, 2004, President Bush signed into law a bill retroactively extending Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code for 18 months from January 1, 2004 until July 1, 2005.
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October 25, 2004
On February 22, the Eighth Circuit Judicial Council approved amendments to Local Rule 2016-1(d), as promulgated by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota on February 5. The rule is amended as follows:
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February 22, 2008
The Judicial Conference of the United States approved revisions to certain Bankruptcy Official Forms, to take effect December 1, 2007.
Attorneys are encouraged to contact their software providers to ensure access to the new forms by...
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March 3, 2008
On October 20, 2008, the President signed the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008, Pub.L. 110-438. The Act provides a temporary exclusion from the chapter 7 means test for National Guardsmen and Reservists called to a minimum of...
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April 10, 2009
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment changes to Local Rule 3015-2(b). The text of the proposed rule is available below. Comments will be accepted through January 12,...
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April 10, 2009
The following Bankruptcy Forms have been changed, effective December 1, 2008. Please note that use of old versions of the forms in cases filed on or after December 1, 2008 will result in the issuance of an order on partial filing requiring the...
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April 10, 2009
The following new rules and amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure will take effect on December 1, 2008:
Bankruptcy Rules 1005, 1006, 1007, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1015, 1017, 1019, 1020,
2002, 2003, 2007.1, 2015,...
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April 10, 2009
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April 14, 2009
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April 17, 2009
RULE 4004-1. DISCHARGE UNDER CHAPTERS 12 AND 13
(a) DISCHARGE AFTER PLAN PAYMENTS COMPLETED. Upon completion of all applicable payments under the plan or modified plan in a chapter 12 or 13 case ...
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July 24, 2009
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment new Local Rule 4001-1 and Local Form...
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July 24, 2009
There will be NO chapter 13 confirmation calendar on July 2, 2009. Accordingly, the July confirmation calendar has been adjusted as follows:
July 9, 2009: Chief Judge Dreher
July 16, 2009: Judge O'Brien
July...
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August 4, 2009
Fergus Falls Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office employees Delores Campbell and Suzy Johnson retired this past Friday after many years of dedicated service. We will miss them! Case administrator Sue Rocholl will continue to capably staff the Fergus...
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October 13, 2009
Some attorneys have expressed confusion about the proper reaffirmation agreement form to be used in the District of Minnesota post-December 1, 2009.
Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 4008(a), as revised effective December 1, 2009,...
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December 1, 2009
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May 11, 2010
CD and Diskette Filings Eliminated: Effective June 1, 2009, all documents filed by attorneys in cases and adversary proceedings must be electronically filed through ECF only
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May 11, 2010
A list of chapter 11 cases pending in the district, a feature maintained on the court's website under the court's former electronic filing system, is back by popular demand. The list can be found as a link (Open Chapter 11 cases) under both the...
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May 11, 2010
The Eighth Circuit Judicial Council has approved promulgation of new Local Rule 4001-1, new Local Form 4001-1, amended Local Rule 4004-1 and new Local Form 4004-1. In addition, the Council approved abrogation of Local Form 2002-4(c).
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May 11, 2010
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May 11, 2010
On April 15, 2009, the Eighth Circuit Judicial Council approved an amendment to Local Rule 3015-2(b), as promulgated by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota on March 25. The rule is amended as follows:
(b)...
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May 11, 2010
To ensure compliance with Rule 1007(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Exhibit D to the voluntary petition will be required in all Bankruptcy cases filed by an individual debtor effective December 1, 2008. In the past, the Clerk'...
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May 11, 2010
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May 13, 2010
The judiciary’s privacy policy restricts the publication of certain personal data in documents filed with the court. The policy requires limiting Social Security and financial account numbers to the last four digits, using only initials for the...
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May 13, 2010
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) began switching Data Centers from Sprint to AT&T on November 20, 2010.
To ensure that you continue receiving Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs), our recommendation is to update your...
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January 1, 2011
1. The Bankruptcy Practice Committee recommended and the judges agreed to the addition of a Notice of no objection entry in CM/ECF, which may be used by debtors' attorneys to apprise the court they have no objection to a motion for relief from...
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January 1, 2011
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February 17, 2011
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April 1, 2011
Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing
The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts encourage the bankruptcy community to utilize Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing (EBN). EBN is a free service that allows court notices to be transmitted...
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July 7, 2011
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August 25, 2011
Mark Your Calendar - You're Invited to the 2012 Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference
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September 6, 2011
Effective October 1, 2011 the Minnesota Bankruptcy Court will discontinue transmitting Official Form B10, Proof of Claim, through the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC). Proof of claim forms will be available at the clerk's offices in Minneapolis,...
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September 28, 2011
The following rule amendments and new forms were approved by the Judicial Conference in September, 2011 and will take effect December 1, 2011.
These rule and form changes will govern in all proceedings in bankruptcy cases...
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November 4, 2011
The 4.1 conversion is complete and normal filing can resume. See the 4.1 newsletter for information about the new password requirement as well as other new 4.1 features. 4...
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November 11, 2011
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November 11, 2011
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November 14, 2011
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January 3, 2012
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/CM_ECF/CMtrainingdates.php
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February 6, 2012
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/MARCH2012ANNOUNCEMENTSFORWEBPOSTING%201.pdf
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February 21, 2012
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/Changes%20to%20judge%20assignment%20process%20effective%20May%201.pdf
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April 30, 2012
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/Adversary_Class_Announcement.pdf
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June 11, 2012
The fee for filing a Chapter 11 case will increase to $1,213.00 for cases filed on or after November 21, 2012. The fee change provision is included in the Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 recently passed by Congress and...
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July 24, 2012
Minneapolis Conference Room Audio Visual System - Quote deadline - Friday, August 24, 2012. See RFQ for full details.
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August 8, 2012
Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure published for comment: The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules and...
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August 21, 2012
For complete details read more.
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/Judge_Office/indexJudge.html#bulletin
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August 21, 2012
The Honorable William Jay Riley, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, announced the court has appointed Kathleen Hvass Sanberg of Edina, Minnesota, as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of...
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August 22, 2012
Law Clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathleen H. Sanberg. Read more.
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/position_announcements.html
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August 22, 2012
Read more.
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/ANNOUNCEMENT_2012-08-24.pdf
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August 24, 2012
The Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota have approved for notice and comment changes to Local Rules. Read more.
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/...
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August 29, 2012
Our technicians are looking at it and we hope to resume normal operations shortly.
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September 18, 2012
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October 16, 2012
Please plan accordingly.
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October 16, 2012
Read more.
http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/Newsite/General_Info/pdfs/annoucement_frbp_ammendments_2012-12-01.pdf
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November 5, 2012
The day after Thanksgiving IS NOT considered a legal holiday for purposes of time computation under FRBP 9006.
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November 5, 2012
Judge Dreher served the Bankruptcy Court long and well for...
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November 26, 2012
Please call our Minneapolis office at 612.664.5200 for assistance if you are unable to get through.
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December 5, 2012
Please note that December 24 and December 31 are not considered legal holidays for purposes of time computation under FRBP 9006.
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December 8, 2012
The interruption of service we experienced on Monday morning has ended. However, the St. Paul Courthouse is still experiencing intermittent issues. If you are unable to reach the St. Paul Courthouse, please call our Minneapolis office at 612.664....
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December 17, 2012
Add Link: http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/CM_ECF/training.html
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January 8, 2013
CM/ECF will be shut down on Friday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. after which the system's filing and search features will not be available. The SEARCH only capability will again be available from Saturday morning until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, when...
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February 22, 2013
Read More about what's new in CM/ECF 5.0.
Add Link: http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/CM_ECF/5.0UpgradeCMECF.html
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March 4, 2013
Read the complete details.
Add link: http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/announcements/27.php
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March 9, 2013
Please plan accordingly.
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March 12, 2013
Beginning April 2013, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota will make digital audio files of court proceedings in Duluth available to the public over the Internet through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (...
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March 19, 2013
Please click here for more information.
Add link: http://www.mnb.uscourts.gov/Newsite/General_Info/electronicevidence.html
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March 20, 2013
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March 22, 2013
Please plan accordingly.
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March 22, 2013
See here for a list of all the training classes scheduled for this summer.
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April 8, 2013
See here for amendments and additions to the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure which took effect April 1, 2013.
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April 9, 2013
The Bankruptcy Court will upgrade to CM/ECF 5.1 April 19-21. CM/ECF will be shut down on Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. after which the system's filing and search features will not be available. The SEARCH only capability will again be available...
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April 17, 2013
Click here for more information.
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April 18, 2013
Effective May 1, 2013, a Transfer of Claim filing fee ($25 per claim transferred) will be assessed. The Internet Payments Functionality in CM/ECF has been modified to allow for electronic collection of the new Claims Transfer Filing Fee. Limited...
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April 29, 2013
The power has been out at the Duluth Courthouse for over an hour. The Bankruptcy Clerk’s office has no email or telephone service at this time. The power outage does not affect electronic filing. All calls should be referred to the Minneapolis (...
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May 2, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
MICHAEL E. RIDGWAY
The Honorable William Jay Riley, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, announced the court has appointed Michael E. Ridgway of...
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May 14, 2013
Notice of Position Vacancy: Law Clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in Minneapolis (Full-time, Term position). Read the complete posting.
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May 15, 2013
Please plan accordingly.
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May 16, 2013
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May 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE
May 28, 2013
The Honorable William Jay Riley, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, announced today that the court has appointed Katherine A....
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May 29, 2013
Read the complete posting.
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May 30, 2013
Read the complete details.
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June 13, 2013
Between Friday, June 14th and Monday, June 17th, the national mail routing system experienced intermittent issues and failed to send some Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFs). We recommend that you log into the CM/ECF application and run the...
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June 20, 2013
We will be performing maintenance on CM/ECF from 7/13 (Saturday) at 10 am to 7/14 (Sunday)at midnight. During that time, CM/ECF may not be available during the first hour, and only the search and view case information features will be available...
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July 1, 2013
Welcome, Judge Constantine!
On July 1, 2013, Eighth Circuit Judge Diana Murphy administered the oath of office to new Bankruptcy Judge Katherine A. Constantine.
Below is information on staffing and case...
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July 1, 2013
Please plan accordingly.
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July 23, 2013
2013 Raeder Larson Public Service Award presented to Mary Jo Jensen-Carter and John Hedback
On July 23, 2013, Chief Judge Gregory Kishel presented the 2013 Raeder Larson Public Service Award to John Hedback and...
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July 30, 2013
Minneapolis courthouse parking ramp to convert to contract parking only effective August 1, 2013. Effective August 1, the public parking garage in the Minneapolis courthouse will convert to contract parking only; public parking on an hourly basis...
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July 30, 2013
Changes to the method of specifying hearing dates and times in CM/ECF go into effect on August 19th.
Read the complete details.
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August 6, 2013
To ensure that you continue receiving Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) deliveries, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to have the following uscourts.gov mail server IP addresses whitelisted:
63.241.40.200
63....
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August 14, 2013
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August 30, 2013
It is currently back on line. We will continue to monitor the status.
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September 12, 2013