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Minnesota Court of Appeals

Hippe v. Leko — Reversed: Felony crime-of-violence conviction disqualifies firearm possession despite downward durational departure

/ June 1, 2026

Case Duane Charles Hippe, Jr. v. Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Ede (Tim Walz,

Minnesota Court of Appeals

/ May 26, 2026

Case State of Minnesota v. Terry Izeal Heggs Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Johnson (Tim Pawlenty, 2008) Date Decided

Minnesota Court of Appeals

/ May 11, 2026

Case State of Minnesota v. Renee Zhoushkogeshig Gale Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Emily M. Bond (appointment info not

Minnesota Court of Appeals

/ April 20, 2026

Case State of Minnesota v. Joseph William Finfrock Court Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Schmidt (Tim Walz, 2023) Date Decided