Nonprecedential Opinions

Nonprecedential Opinions Nonprecedential opinions (formerly called "unpublished opinions") are typically issued in cases that do not contain issues of first impression or involve the application of established law to the particular set of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 Nonprecedential opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel, but nonprecedential opinions may be cited as persuasive authority."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NONPRECEDENTIAL OPINIONS FILED OCTOBER 5, 2026

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

1. A25-1866
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. No Name Given Happy, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Renee L. Worke.
Cottonwood County District Court, Hon. Christina M. Wietzema.

2. A25-1318
Dolly Rose Agnew, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Gregory Keith Agnew, Respondent.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Kevin G. Ross.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Melissa Houghtaling.

3. A25-1905
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Matthew Howard Isensee, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Francis J. Connolly.
Koochiching County District Court, Hon. Jerrod A Shermoen.

4. A26-0232
Merle Hiltner, Appellant, vs. Minnesota Astronomical Society, et al., Respondents.
Affirmed. Judge Matthew E. Johnson.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Rachna Sullivan.

5. A26-0099
David Francis Chamberlain, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Sarah I. Wheelock.
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Paul Scoggin.

6. A26-0636
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: C. C. H., and H. A. H. S., Parents.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Pine County District Court, Hon. Heather Wynn.

7. A26-0393
Jawara M Defreitas, Respondent, vs. Theresa Mabel Mallak, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Anoka County District Court, Hon. Jennifer L. Stanfield.

8. A25-1783
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Dale Anthony Senn, Appellant.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge JaPaul J. Harris.
Nicollet County District Court, Hon. Allison Krehbiel-Baskfield.

9. A26-0071
Amy Schmidt and On Behalf of Minor Child(ren), petitioner, Respondent, vs. Ryan William Alvar, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
St. Louis County District Court, Hon. Nicole Hopps.

10. A25-1926
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ryan Leslie Delbow, Appellant.
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. Judge Elizabeth G. Bentley.
Scott County District Court, Hon. Christian S. Wilton.

11. A26-0169
Thomas J. Styczinski, Relator, vs. Wells Fargo Bank, N. A., Respondent, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Rachel F. Bond.
Department of Employment and Economic Development.

12. A26-0398
In Re the Estate of Gregory S. MacDonald, Deceased.
Affirmed. Judge Anne M. Rasmusson.
Carlton County District Court, Hon. Nathan N. Lacoursiere.

13. A26-0129
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Da'Monte Si'Quan Lewis-Meghie, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Anne M. Rasmusson.
Carver County District Court, Hon. Martin S. Fallon.

14. A25-1337
David John Boritzke, petitioner, Respondent, vs. Emily Elizabeth Niles, Appellant.
Reversed and remanded. Judge Anne M. Rasmusson.
Dakota County District Court, Hon. David L. Knutson.

15. A26-0055
William Nathaniel Suggs, petitioner, Appellant, vs. Commissioner of Public Safety, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Randall J. Slieter.
Brown County District Court, Hon. Robert A. Docherty.

16. A25-2236
Maria Tran, Appellant, vs. Hollies J. Winston, individually and in his capacity as Mayor of Brooklyn Park, et al, Respondents.
Affirmed. Judge Randall J. Slieter.*
Hennepin County District Court, Hon. Bridget Sullivan.

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

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