Minnesota Life College or MLC as it is commonly referred, is a three year postsecondary, life-skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities located in Richfield, Minnesota. Minnesota Life College is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1996 by Bev and Roe Hatlen, co-founders of Old Country Buffet. One of the Hatlen's children had a learning disability, and upon graduation of high school he had only a handful of schools like MLC to choose from, all scattered across the United States. It was at that time that the Hatlen's decided to start a post-secondary school for young adults with learning disabilities, since one did not already exist in Minnesota, and it was at this time that Minnesota Life College was opened. Minnesota Life College is an apartment living innovative life skills instructional program for young adults whose learning disabilities pose serious challenges to their independence. Minnesota Life College is not like a traditional University or College. The education the students at MLC receive has more to do with teaching life skills instead of contemporary educational subject matter.