Minnesota Court of Appeals

Gagnon v. Gagnon: Minnesota Court of Appeals opinion filed March 2, 2026

Gagnon v. Gagnon: Minnesota Court of Appeals opinion filed March 2, 2026

State v. Mason - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court's sentencing decision for Paul Lewis Mason. The appellate court found the district court abused its discretion by imposing a downward durational departure in sentencing for felony threats of violence. The case is remanded for resentencing.

Krystal Drift v. Sean Swapinski - Harassment Restraining Order Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a harassment restraining order (HRO) against Sean Swapinski, finding the district court did not err in admitting evidence or in its factual findings. The HRO prohibits Swapinski from contacting Krystal Drift or coming within 25 feet of her home for two years.

State v. Thompson - Criminal Competency Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order finding Nicholas Scott Thompson competent to proceed with criminal proceedings. The court found no error in declining to consider the appellant's request to discharge his counsel and that counsel's performance was objectively reasonable.

State of Minnesota v. Shane Joseph Gross - Criminal Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Shane Joseph Gross on charges including drive-by shooting and assault. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting evidence of jail calls and determined that a single remark during closing arguments did not affect the verdict.

Cup Foods v. City of Minneapolis - Property Taking Claim

The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Cup Foods, Inc. and other business owners against the City of Minneapolis. The businesses alleged that the city's actions following George Floyd's death constituted an unconstitutional taking of their property. The court found no unconstitutional taking occurred.