Manske v. WORKFORCE SAFETY AND INSURANCE

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Catherine Manske appealed a district court judgment affirming a decision by Workforce Safety and Insurance (“WSI”) which denied her application for death benefits for the death of her husband, Robert Manske. We reverse and remand for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.

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[¶ 2] Robert Manske was employed by Northern States Power Company as a mechanic’s helper from 1959 to 1963, a meter reader from 1963 to 1970 and a lineman from 1970 to 1995. He was exposed to asbestos at work, although the parties dispute the degree of exposure. Robert Manske…