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Otter Tail County agreed to pay $200,000 and change jail policies after a detainee was denied food, water, and medical care for more than two days in 2024.
Otter Tail County jail settles with mistreated man, revises policies
Otter Tail County agreed to pay $200,000 and change jail policies after a detainee was denied food, water, and medical care for more than two days in 2024.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a man convicted of murder can withdraw his plea, finding his lawyer’s unpreparedness made the plea unconstitutional.
Minnesota Supreme Court lets man withdraw murder plea
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a man convicted of murder can withdraw his plea, finding his lawyer’s unpreparedness made the plea unconstitutional.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirms a firearm permit denial for a man once civilly committed, citing federal law despite dissent on mental health stigma.
Court upholds gun permit denial after mental health commitment
Minnesota Court of Appeals affirms firearm permit denial for man once civilly committed, citing federal law despite dissent on mental health stigma.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed Jermale Leonard’s conviction for drug sales in a school zone, ruling the state failed to prove the zone’s status.
Court of Appeals overturns school-zone drug conviction
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed Jermale Leonard’s conviction for drug sales in a school zone, ruling the state failed to prove the zone’s status.
minnlawyer.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The net economic value of civil legal aid services in Minnesota was $239 million in 2023, a recent report says.
Report tallies ‘social return’ on investment in civil legal aid
The net economic value of civil legal aid services in Minnesota was $239 million in 2023, a recent report says.
minnlawyer.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Teamsters can sue GoodRx over its prescription discount cards, finding statutory standing even without direct use.
Court of Appeals lets Teamsters sue GoodRx over discount cards
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Teamsters can sue GoodRx over its prescription discount cards, finding statutory standing even without direct use.
minnlawyer.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A federal judge narrows a class action against Travelers Insurance over its tobacco surcharge, but lets one ERISA-based claim over physician notice proceed.
Judge narrows tobacco-surcharge suit facing Travelers
A federal judge narrows a class action against Travelers Insurance over its tobacco surcharge, but lets one ERISA-based claim over physician notice proceed.
minnlawyer.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated felony tax evasion charges against Daniel O’Day, rejecting a lower court's dismissal based on lack of probable cause.
Appeals court revives Minnesota felony tax case
The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated felony tax evasion charges against Daniel O’Day, rejecting a lower court's dismissal based on lack of probable cause.
minnlawyer.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM