Nonprecedential Opinions

Nonprecedential Opinions Nonprecedential opinions (formerly called "unpublished opinions") are typically issued in cases that do not contain issues of first impression or involve the application of established law to the particular set of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 Nonprecedential opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel, but nonprecedential opinions may be cited as persuasive authority."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NONPRECEDENTIAL OPINIONS FILED MARCH 16, 2026

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

1. A25-1128
Julie Massaquoi, et al., Appellants, vs. Abe Al-Qudeh, Respondent.
Affirmed. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Bruce D. Manning.

2. A25-0533
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Jaimee Nichole Traylor, Appellant.
Affirmed. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
Meeker County District Court, Hon. Stephanie L. Beckman.

3. A25-0568
Alisha Christine Steinolfson, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Christopher Steingrimur Steinolfson, Respondent.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Kevin G. Ross.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. Bryce A.D. Ehrman.

4. A25-1241
Nicole Weber and OBO Minor Child, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Jesse Weber, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Sherburne County District Court, Hon. Walter Kaminsky.

5. A24-2020
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. James Paul Aery, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Beltrami County District Court, Hon. John G. Melbye.

6. A24-0787
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Respondent, vs. True Gravity Ventures, LLC, et al., Defendants, Astra Genstar Partnership, LLP, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Matthew E. Johnson.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. David Lutz.

7. A25-1395, A25-1435
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: B. L. C. and R. A. T., Parents.
Affirmed. Judge Michelle A. Larkin.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Angela J. Willms.

8. A25-1183
Kaylen Stiever, et al., Appellants, vs. Lake County, Respondent.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Michelle A. Larkin.
Lake County District Court, Hon. Judge Steven B. Hanke.

9. A25-1227
John Donahue, Appellant, vs. Robert Donahue, et al., Respondents.
Affirmed in part and reversed in part. Judge Diane B. Bratvold.
Waseca County District Court, Hon. Carol M. Hanks.

10. A25-0928
Kirstin Arneson, Relator, vs. St Cloud Auto Sales.Com LLC, Respondent, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Diane B. Bratvold.
Department of Employment and Economic Development.

11. A25-0874
Ashney Helleksen, Appellant, vs. City of Good Thunder, Respondent.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Jeanne M. Cochran.
Blue Earth County District Court, Hon. Gregory J. Anderson.

12. A25-1079
In the Matter of the Licensing Order Issued to North Sierra Construction, LLC, and Louis Dee Sierra.
Affirmed. Judge Sarah I. Wheelock.
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

13. A25-0722
Bridgette Williams, Appellant, vs. Minnesota State Guardian ad Litem Board, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Ramsey County District Court, Hon. Leonardo Castro.

14. A25-1302
Ann P. Shantz, Respondent, vs. City of Waconia, Appellant.
Reversed. Judge Keala C. Ede.
Carver County District Court, Hon. Martin S. Fallon.

15. A25-0558
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Joseph Patrick Martin, II, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Keala C. Ede.
Olmsted County District Court, Hon. Kathy M. Wallace .

16. A25-0360
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Dhara Hayi Hassan, Appellant.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Amber Brennan.

17. A25-0179
Samuel David Berg, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Aitkin County District Court, Hon. David F. Hermerding.

18. A25-1451
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Hollis Larson.
Affirmed. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
Commitment Appeal Panel.

19. A25-0775, A25-0788, A25-0881
Richard Joseph Terfehr, et al., Respondents, vs. Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, et al., Defendants, Wilkin County Soil & Water Conservation District, Appellant (A25-0775), Richard Joseph Terfehr, et al., Respondents, vs. Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, Appellant (A25-0788), Ehlert Excavating, LLC, et al., Defendants. Richard Joseph Terfehr, et al., Respondents, vs. Buffalo-Red River Watershed District, et al., Defendants, Ehlert Excavating, LLC, et al., Appellants, (A25-0881).
Affirmed. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
Wilkin County District Court, Hon. Amy J. Doll.

20. A25-1722
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Lisa Danielle Labok.
Reversed. Judge Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks.*
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Joel Olson, Hon. William H. Koch.

21. A25-1383
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Stephen Kelly Weaver, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks.*
Nobles County District Court, Hon. Sherry Haley.

22. A25-1170
The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificate holders of Cwalt, Inc. alternative Loan Trust, 2005-27, Mortgage pass through certificates series 2005-27, Respondent, vs. Scott B. Auld, Appellant, Cindy M. Auld, Defendant, Parties in Possesion.
Affirmed. Judge Lucinda E. Jesson.*
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Lois R. Conroy.

23. A24-1377
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ben Vidal Moreno, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Michael L. Kirk.*
Freeborn County District Court, Hon. Christy Hormann.

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

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