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Nonprecedential Opinions Nonprecedential opinions (formerly called "unpublished opinions") are typically issued in cases that do not contain issues of first impression or involve the application of established law to the particular set of facts and circumstances in that case.  See Minn. R. Civ. App. 136.01.  Nonprecedential opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel, but nonprecedential opinions may be cited as persuasive authority." Minn. R. Civ. App. 136.01.

NONPRECEDENTIAL OPINIONS FILED AUGUST 3, 2026

Pursuant to Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 136.01, subd. 1 (c)

1. A25-1739
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Brady Alex Albertson, Appellant.
Affirmed. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
Stearns County District Court, Hon. Nathaniel Welte.

2. A25-1553
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Nathan Leonard Hernandez, Appellant.
Affirmed. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. David Lutz.

3. A26-0104
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Mykell Steffon Burton, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Renee L. Worke.
Anoka County District Court, Hon. Suzanne Brown.

4. A25-1960
Carsten James Quinlan, Appellant, vs. Fraser, et al., Respondents, Alissa Puls, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Kevin G. Ross.
Washington County District Court, Hon. Laura A. Pietan.

5. A25-1727
Steven John Engman, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Kristine Elisabeth Engman, Respondent.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Kevin G. Ross.
Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Christa M. Daily.

6. A25-2132
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Nicholas Alphonzo Harris, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Amber Brennan.

7. A26-0045
In the Matter of the Welfare of: T. L. L., Child.
Affirmed. Judge Matthew E. Johnson.
Morrison County District Court, Hon. Judge Meriel B. Lester.

8. A25-1459, A25-1487
Joshua LaFond, Appellant (A25-1459), vs. Mater Dei Apostolate, et al., Respondents, Joshua LaFond, Respondent, vs. Mater Dei Apostolate, et al., Appellants (A25-1487).
Affirmed in part, reversed in part. Judge Matthew E. Johnson.
St. Louis County District Court, Hon. Nicole Hopps.

9. A25-2148
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Randall Robert Hartmann, Appellant.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr.
Anoka County District Court, Hon. Todd R. Schoffelman.

10. A25-2057
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Steven Eric Doan-Hanson, Appellant.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr.
Isanti County District Court, Hon. Amy R. Brosnahan.

11. A25-1884
Pioneer Bank, Respondent, vs. Ward E. Jackson, Appellant.
Affirmed; motion denied. Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr.
Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Tricia Zimmer.

12. A25-1784
Melissa Jo Wirkus, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Commissioner of Public Safety, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Tracy M. Smith.
Washington County District Court, Hon. Judge Viet-Hanh Winchell.

13. A25-1672
Nathaniel William Shea, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Sabine Marie-Luise Shea, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Tracy M. Smith.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Theresa Couri.

14. A25-1464
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Joshua David Donson, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Tracy M. Smith.
Douglas County District Court, Hon. Michelle L. Clark.

15. A26-0009
In re the Estate of Kenneth L. Penttila, Deceased.
Affirmed; motion denied. Judge Diane B. Bratvold.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. David Lutz.

16. A26-0241
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. James Riley Vernon Porter, Respondent.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Jeanne M. Cochran.
Carver County District Court, Hon. Martin S. Fallon.

17. A25-0088
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Elise Christine Nelson, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jeanne M. Cochran.
Stearns County District Court, Hon. Heidi E. Schultz.

18. A25-2006
Hykeem Green, Relator, vs. Zerorez, Inc., Respondent, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Sarah I. Wheelock.
Department of Employment and Economic Development.

19. A25-1594
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ian Garrett Ebeling, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Sarah I. Wheelock.
Isanti County District Court, Hon. Amy R. Brosnahan, Hon. Jesse Seabrooks, II.

20. A26-0350
Ashcel Companies, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, Appellant, vs. County of Dodge, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Elise Larson.
Dodge County District Court, Hon. Debra Groehler.

21. A26-0043
Resolution Denying Petition for Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Fischer Pit Expansion Project.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Vermillion Township.

22. A26-0015
Maria Olson, Appellant, Shannon Olson, Plaintiff, vs. Christensen Law Office PLLC, et al., Respondents.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Isanti County District Court, Hon. John D. Klossner.

23. A25-1261
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Russell Floyd Lindquist, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. Christopher Bates.

24. A25-1400
Kathryn Marie Larson, petitioner, Respondent, vs. Keith Norman Marohn, Appellant, County of Isanti, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Keala C. Ede.
Isanti County District Court, Hon. Jesse Seabrooks, II.

25. A25-1374
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Jason Leonard Moe, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Keala C. Ede.
Beltrami County District Court, Hon. Annie Pat Claesson-Huseby.

26. A25-1744
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Anthony Joseph Flora, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Kanabec County District Court, Hon. Stoney L. Hiljus.

27. A25-1667
Cody Lee, et al., Appellants, vs. The Estate of Mark Pasvogel, Jr., Respondent, Mark Elliot Homes, Respondent, 1 Stop Inc., d/b/a Mark Elliot Homes, Respondent, Mike Thomas, et al., Respondents, Nick Reimler, Respondent, Malmberg Development Corp. d/b/a RE/MAX Advantage, et al., Respondents, US LBM Operating Co. 3009, LLC, d/b/a Lyman Lumber Co., Respondent, Innovation Painting, Inc., Respondent, Camargo Construction, LLC, Respondent, Edgewater Title Group, LLC, Respondent.
Affirmed in part, appeal dismissed in part; motions granted. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. Tanya O'Brien.

28. A25-1359
Bank of America, N.A., Respondent, vs. Jayson Gilbertson, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Scott County District Court, Hon. Christian S. Wilton.

29. A25-2197
Crocket Properties LP, Respondent, vs. Stausi DuRoss, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Rachel F. Bond.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Kerry Meyer.

30. A25-1942
Brian Richard Domeier, Appellant, vs. Andrea L. Lynn, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Rachel F. Bond.
Brown County District Court, Hon. Mark Edward Betters.

31. A26-0131
Claims, Inc., Respondent, vs. Lionel Njitor, et al., Appellants.
Affirmed. Judge Lisa L. Beane.
Washington County District Court, Hon. Sheridan Hawley.

32. A25-0793, A25-1790, A25-1809
Raymond Kvalvog, et al., Appellants (A25-0793), vs. Josh Lee, Respondent, Park Christian School, Respondent, FCA, UC LLC, Defendant, Raymond Kvalvog, et al., Appellants (A25-1790), vs. Josh Lee, Respondent, Park Christian School, Respondent, FCA, UC LLC, Defendant, Raymond Kvalvog, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. Josh Lee, Respondent, Park Christian School, Respondent, FCA, UC LLC, Defendant, David Chapman, et al., Appellants (A25-1809).
Affirmed. Judge Lisa L. Beane.
Clay County District Court, Hon. Leah duCharme.

33. A26-0551
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of Jamisen Eric Swenson.
Affirmed. Judge Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks.*
Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Gregory J. Anderson.

* Retired judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, serving by appointment pursuant to Minn. Const. art. VI, § 10.

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