Star Tribune v. Minnesota Twins Partnership

OPINION

HALBROOKS, Judge.

Appellants challenge the district court’s order denying their motions to intervene, to modify the court’s protective order, and to have access to unfiled discovery and sealed pleadings. Appellants, all members of print and electronic media, argue that the district court (1) abused its discretion in entering the protective order and (2) erred by refusing to provide the media with access to the unfiled discovery and sealed pleadings and by denying the media’s motion to intervene. Because we conclude that the district court acted within its discretion and correctly…