Minnesota News

50-1002-41741 In the Matter of the Unlicensed Collection Agency Activity of Parking Revenue Recovery Services, Inc.

2026-07-13T15:11:58Z

July 13, 2026 - Respondent conducted business in Minnesota as a collection agency without the required license. The Department did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Respondent conducted business as a debt buyer in Minnesota without the required license. Therefore, the Judge recommends that the Commissioner of the Department (Commissioner) modify the May 4, 2026 Cease and Desist Order accordingly.

65-9005-40585 In the Matter of the Proposed Rules Relating to K-12 Academic Standards in Health, Minnesota Rules Chapter 3501

2026-07-07T19:14:00Z

July 7, 2026 - The Chief Administrative Law Judge CONCURS that the proposed rules must be disapproved because the Department failed to comply with the procedural requirements for rulemaking by giving notice to members of the legislature, and further determines that this defect is not harmless error. The Chief Judge agrees that the Department’s discussion of costs under Minn. Stat. § 14.131(2), (5) was deficient, but respectfully DISAGREES with the Administrative Law Judge as to the nature of this error. The Chief Judge determines that this deficiency was not prejudicial and, based upon this record, constitutes harmless error. The Chief Judge CONCURS with the Administrative Law Judge that the rule must be disapproved under Minn. R. 1400.2100(A), (B), (D) and (G).

22-9051-40960 In the Matter of the Proposed Permanent Rules Relating to Jail Facilities

2026-07-06T19:44:47Z

July 6, 2026 - The deadline for completion of the report in this matter is extended to Monday, August 24, 2026.

65-9005-40585 In the Matter of the Proposed Rules Relating to K-12 Academic Standards in Health, Minnesota Rules Chapter 3501

2026-07-02T20:13:55Z

July 2, 2026 - The Chief Administrative Law Judge CONCURS that the proposed rules must be disapproved because the Department failed to comply with the procedural requirements for rulemaking by giving notice to members of the legislature, and further determines that this defect is not harmless error. The Chief Judge agrees that the Department’s discussion of costs under Minn. Stat. § 14.131(2), (5) was deficient, but respectfully DISAGREES with the Administrative Law Judge as to the nature of this error. The Chief Judge determines that this deficiency was not prejudicial and, based upon this record, constitutes harmless error. The Chief Judge CONCURS with the Administrative Law Judge that the rule must be disapproved under Minn. R. 1400.2100(A), (B), (D) and (G).

24-2805-41498 In the Matter of the Appeal by Tammy Lafontaine of the Order of License Denial

2026-07-02T12:24:33Z

July 2, 2026 - The Department has established that it acted properly when it denied Appellant’s application for a foster care license. Accordingly, the Court would recommend the Commissioner AFFIRM the Amended Order of License Denial. The above stated, the Court would also recommend the Commissioner consider working with Appellant regarding the ongoing care of the two minor relatives. This decision is entirely within the Commissioner’s purview, of course.

22-9002-41824 In the Matter of the Proposed Expedited Rules Relating to Fur Farms, Minnesota Rules, parts 6242.1500, 6242.1550, 6242.1600, 6242.1800, 6242.1900, 6242.1950, 6242.2000, 6242.2100, 6242.2200, and 6242.2300

2026-07-02T12:21:04Z

July 2, 2026 - The proposed rule parts are APPROVED.

24-1901-40884 Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Complainant, vs. Fairview Health Services, Respondent.

2026-07-02T12:19:02Z

July 2, 2026 - The Motion is DENIED.

24-0325-41825 Alison Petri, Complainant, v. Henry Mathia, Respondent.

2026-07-02T12:16:33Z

July 2, 2026 - PROBABLE CAUSE IS FOUND to believe Respondent violated Minn. Stat. §§ 211A.02 and 211B.04 (2024).

50-0325-41759 Richard Coleman, Complainant, v. Nikki Auna, Sara Schreiner, Avonna Starck, Pajjar Yang, Respondents.

2026-07-01T03:44:37Z

June 30, 2026 - Respondents’ Motion is DENIED.

22-9065-41611 In the Matter of the Proposed Amendment to Rules Relating to The Minnesota Electrical Code

2026-07-01T03:42:31Z

June 30, 2026 - The rule amendment is APPROVED.