Wirtjes Ex Rel. Greenfield v. Interstate Power Co.

COYNE, Justice.

This workers’ compensation matter is before the court by certiorari on the relation of employer Interstate Power Company and its insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to review a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals affirming an award of retraining benefits to sur viving spouse Theresa Greenfield pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 176.102, subd. la. The retraining plan in question contemplates completion of postgraduate studies leading to a master of arts in urban planning with dual emphasis in environmental studies. We reverse.

Rodney Wirtjes’ death on June 3, 1988…