ESA Laws in Minnesota
In most settings and situations, the laws in Minnesota specify that service animals must be allowed access to public places and services. Emotional support animals, however, are not required to be admitted to most places. Some establishments and services may still choose to accommodate, though, as long as you explain your situation and present a valid ESA letter.
This is the case for access to most public establishments, including stores, restaurants, theaters, and your place of employment. If you want to take your emotional support animal to work or anywhere else with you, ask your boss or the head of the establishment if they can help you out. If they will not, you might be better off leaving your companion animal at home or visiting a pet-friendly place, instead.
Recent amendments to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) also no longer require airlines to accept emotional support animals. Ask the airline ahead of time if they might allow your ESA to fly in the cabin with you. If they will not, you could have your furry friend come along as a regular pet, or you might train them as a psychiatric service animal.
When it comes to housing, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) specify that housing providers must allow tenants to live with both service animals and emotional support animals. As long as you can provide your ESA letter, your landlord must make reasonable accommodation for you, regardless of their usual pet policy, pet fees, or breed or weight restrictions.