US Courts

Court of Appeals affirms revocation of driving privileges and license plates

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order sustaining the revocation of an appellant's driving privileges and the impoundment of his license plates. The appellant argued that evidence was obtained through an unconstitutional trespass, but the court found no error.

Minnesota v. Troy Ray Gibson - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss criminal sexual conduct charges against Troy Ray Gibson. The dismissal was based on the statute of limitations, with the court finding that communications to child protection services did not trigger the limitations period.

State v. Lashun Miller - Affirmation of Convictions

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Lashun Miller for first-degree burglary and third-degree assault. Miller had appealed after his petition for postconviction relief to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by the postconviction court.

Snowman Construction v. Ceresota Funding II LLC - Civil Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in a construction dispute between Snowman Construction and Ceresota Funding II LLC. The court found no error in the admission of evidence, the handling of spoliation claims, findings of fact, or damage awards.

State of Minnesota v. Daniel Martez Walker - Criminal Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming the conviction of Daniel Martez Walker for second-degree intentional murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. The court addressed Walker's arguments regarding the exclusion of evidence, juror bias, and voir dire.

Donald D. Kern v. New Century Systems Inc. - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision denying unemployment benefits to Donald D. Kern. The court found that Kern quit his employment without good reason caused by his employer and did not receive a fair hearing. The opinion was filed on March 9, 2026.

Hogendorf vs. Green - Environmental Liability and Attorney Fees

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment awarding attorney fees and costs to respondent Renee Hogendorf against appellants James Green Jr. and Well Groomed Lawns, Inc. The court found no error in the award of fees and costs under the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

N A Brothers LLC v. Werts - UPEPA Application in Defamation Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court's denial of a special motion to dismiss under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA). The court found that UPEPA should have been applied to claims of defamation and conspiracy brought by a childcare provider against former employees and parents.

State of Minnesota v. David Bernard Suess, Sr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of David Bernard Suess, Sr., for first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court found no error in the district court's admission of relationship and prior offense evidence at trial. This nonprecedential opinion provides guidance on evidentiary rulings in similar cases.

Court affirms denial of habeas corpus petition

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Antoine C. Whitner. The court found that Whitner failed to state a claim for habeas relief, upholding the district court's decision. The case involved violations of supervised release conditions related to possession of child sexual abuse material.