Nonprecedential Opinions

Nonprecedential Opinions Nonprecedential opinions (formerly called "unpublished opinions") are typically issued in cases that do not contain issues of first impression or involve the application of established law to the particular set of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 Nonprecedential opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel, but nonprecedential opinions may be cited as persuasive authority."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NONPRECEDENTIAL OPINIONS FILED DECEMBER 8, 2025

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

1. A25-0925
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Chad Edward Danberry, Appellant.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Mark Edward Betters.

2. A25-0445
Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry, State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Quotable Kids Pediatric Therapy Clinic, PLLP, et al., Relators.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Occupational Safety & Health Review Board.

3. A25-0564
Simon Christopher Mueller, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Peter M. Reyes, Jr.
Goodhue County District Court, Hon. Kevin F. Mark

4. A24-1840
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Tra'shun Lacameron Haywood, Appellant.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded. Judge Diane B. Bratvold.
Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Christa M. Daily.

5. A24-1817
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Sterling William Stennis, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jeanne M. Cochran.
Ramsey County District Court, Hon. DeAnne M. Hilgers.

6. A25-0187
Ruping Yang, et al., Appellants, vs. Azotic, LLC, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Randall J. Slieter.
Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Kathy M. Wallace .

7. A25-0373
Cleveland-Cliffs Minnesota Land Development LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Appellant, vs. Mesabi Metallics Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, et al., Respondents.
Affirmed. Judge Elise Larson.
Itasca County District Court, Hon. Sarah McBroom.

8. A25-0636
Lisa Marie Hellerud-Schuth, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Commissioner of Public Safety,
Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Carver County District Court, Hon. Martin S. Fallon.

9. A25-0612
Dawn Deana Rutzke King, petitioner, Respondent, vs. Danny Scott King, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Rice County District Court, Hon. Karie M. Anderson.

10. A24-1894
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Shane Allen Saarela, Appellant.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Keala C. Ede.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Daniel C. Moreno.

11. A24-2019
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Donte Marquez Henry, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
Sherburne County District Court, Hon. Brianne J. Buccicone.

12. A24-1956
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, Appellant.
Affirmed; motion granted. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
Stearns County District Court, Hon. Andrew R. Pearson .

13. A24-0535
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Brian James Krutchek, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Edward J. Cleary.*
Yellow Medicine County District Court, Hon. Keith Helgeson.

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

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