We are excited to announce that Avery Appelman has been named to the 2026 Top Lawyers list by Minnesota Monthly! Avery and the rest of the list will be announced in the July/August issue of Minnesota Monthly, which focuses on the best parts of our community. According to their website, “Minnesota Monthly magazine embodies the […]
Minnesota AG Clarifies Police Procedures In Schools
Earlier this month, we penned a blog noting that many police departments were pulling their resource officer out of schools over concerns about new changes that restricted their ability to physically restrain disruptive or dangerous students. These police departments didn’t want to get sued for potentially violating what they believed was unclear language in the […]
How Much Is A Fireworks Citation In Minnesota?
Minnesota has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the Midwest. You can still watch a great legal show at a local festival or following a Twins game on Friday night, but if you hope to catch a show from one of your neighbors or put one on yourself, know that this is likely illegal. […]
When Can Police Legally Search Your Vehicle
Regardless of whether or not you have something you want to hide in your vehicle, police can’t just force you to acquiesce with a search of your private property. In order for an officer to legally conduct a search of your vehicle, they wither need your permission to do so, a warrant or an exception […]
Extra DUI Enforcement Expected Over Memorial Day Weekend Throughout Minnesota
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is on the horizon, and the first extended weekend for most people is also the unofficial start of summer here in Minnesota. We hope you have a blast over the holiday weekend, but if you plan on ringing in the festivities with some alcohol, you need to make sure that […]







