Human Rights Commission Meeting Date: August 26, 2026
To: Human Rights Commission
From: Claudia Garcia, Staff Liaison
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Staff Report.
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Action Requested:
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Summary Report:
The following are some updates on activities to share with the Human Rights Commission:
* MN Department of Human Rights
* Mission- Make Minnesota discrimination free.
* 3 Primary Duties
o The Minnesota Human Rights Act tasks the Minnesota Department of Human Rights with three primary duties:
* Investigate charges of discrimination
* Issue Workforce and Equal Pay Certificates
* Educate to reduce discrimination and disparate outcomes
* Report Discrimination
o Call 651-539-1100 or 1-833-454-0148.
o Translation/interpretation services are available.
o You have within one year to report the alleged act of discrimination to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
o If you are the victim of a crime, including a hate crime, or fear for your safety, call 911 immediately.
* News:
o Minnesota Department of Human Rights Secures $115,000 Settlement with Glacier Ice House for Discriminating Against Worker with a Disability.
The company leaders cited illness and disability leave as a reason to terminate employee.
* Public Participation
* Northfield has many residents who want to stay connected, informed and participate. Northfield is a community with caring, passionate and thought-provoking residents. We want to hear from everyone.
* Public Participation | Northfield, MN - Official Website
* Collaborating with different community partners and city departments:
* City Administration
* City Hall will be closed on
o Labor Day (First Monday in September)
* Mayor's Youth Council Kick off Meeting is Monday, August 24, 2026
* City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
* For questions regarding elections, please contact:
o Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
* 507-645-3001
* lynette.peterson@northfieldmn.gov
* Nothfieldmn.gov/Vote
* DMV
o Hours:
* Monday, Wednesday...
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