SMRLS Online Learning

SMRLS' periodically offers virtual community legal education events.

SMRLS’ Legal Advocacy of Older People (LAOP) offers the following upcoming presentations:

Cold Weather Rules -

Utility Shutoffs & Resources

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00P.M.

Learn more about Minnesota utility cold weather rules. Also come learn about other protections to keep your utility services, such as medical exemptions and energy assistance programs.

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Thursday, January 29 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org.

Clean Slate -

Criminal Expungements & DHS Disqualifications

Thursday, February 28, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Learn about the process of criminal expungements in Minnesota and when someone may need them. Also learn about when criminal convictions may be disqualifying from a DHS background check, which are frequently needed in order to work in a health care setting or to be a PCA.  

Register

This presentation will be held via ZOOM on Thursday, February 26th 2026 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. When you complete this registration, an email should be sent to you with a link to the meeting. If you encounter issues, please email laop@smrls.org. 

For more information about online learning sessions, please contact laop@smrls.org