Minnesota Department of Human Rights

08/28/2026

Commissioner Lucero is honored to serve as an ex-officio member of the Truth Council.

The Truth Council was established by Governor Tim Walz to document the impacts of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans.

Learn more and share your story: mn.gov/governor/about-gov/councils/truth-council/

08/26/2026

63 years ago, more than 260,000 people were in the historic . This demonstration played a powerful role in shaping civil rights.

The work is far from over, we're committed to ensuring all Minnesotans can live free from discrimination.

08/19/2026

Today we announced a $115,000 settlement with Glacier Ice House for discriminating against worker with a disability.

No Minnesotan should have to choose between fighting cancer and fighting for their job.

mn.gov/mdhr/news-community/newsroom/civilrightsupdates.jsp?id=764287

08/03/2026

This International Assistance Dog Week reminds us that the Minnesota Human Rights Act ensures people with service animals can live free from discrimination in housing, employment, and public places.

Learn more: mn.gov/mdhr/yourrights/service-animals/

Photo credit: Associated Press.

07/28/2026

It's not too late to apply! The Investigator positions close next Monday, August 3.

We’re hiring multiple investigators to join our team.

📅 Apply by: Monday, August 3
💲 Salary range: $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
🖥️ Apply now at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 95666

07/22/2026

This year, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 36.

The ADA is federal law that complements state civil rights law to ensure people with disabilities live free from discrimination. Accessibility benefits all of us.

07/21/2026

We’re hiring multiple investigators to join our team.

📅 Apply by: Monday, August 3
💲 Salary range: $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
🖥️ Apply now at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 95666

07/21/2026

It's . Black women must work almost 8 months into 2026 to earn what white men earned last year.

The pay history law can help close the racial and gender pay gaps.

More work remains to ensure all Minnesotans can live free from discrimination.

07/15/2026

💛🤍💜🖤 It's , recognizing non-binary and gender fluid Minnesotans.

In 1993, MN became the first state to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.

We are committed to enforcing MN's civil rights laws so people can live free from discrimination.

07/09/2026

It's .

Our state is stronger when people with disabilities are respected, supported, and included.

Learn more about your rights under state law at: mn.gov/mdhr/yourrights/