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Order Opinions

Cases that involve a few simple issues may be decided by order opinions, which include little discussion of the facts of the case and a brief analysis of the laws that are involved. Order opinions "are not binding authority except as law of the case, res judicata or collateral estoppel." Minn. R. Civ. App. 136.01.

RECENT ORDER OPINIONS
MARCH 9, 2026

1. A25-1818, A25-1843
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child(ren) of: N. M. G. and M. W. D., Parents.
Reversed and remanded. Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch.
St. Louis County District Court, Hon. Rachel C. Sullivan.

2. A24-0255
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Tokvan Ly.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Scott County District Court, Hon. Charles Webber, Hon. Christian S. Wilton.

3. A25-1031
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Jeffrey Steven Sween, Appellant.
Affirmed. Judge Jon Schmidt.
Mower County District Court, Hon. Kevin Siefken.

4. A25-1413
Alveto Rivera, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Affirmed. Judge Edward J. Cleary.*
Carlton County District Court, Hon. Eric Hylden.

5. A25-1608
In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: Kevin Boyd Nelson.
Affirmed. Judge James B. Florey.*
Freeborn County District Court, Hon. Ross L. Leuning.

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

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