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JOHNSON v. FREBORG

A21-1531.

978 N.W.2d 911 (2022)

Byron JOHNSON, Appellant, v. Kaija FREBORG, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Filed July 25, 2022.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John G. Westrick , Samuel A. Savage , Savage Westrick, P.L.L.P., Bloomington, Minnesota (for appellant).

Alan P. King , Chelsea Gauger , Goetz & Eckland P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota (for respondent).

Considered and decided by Reyes, Presiding Judge; Jesson, Judge; and Wheelock, Judge.

OPINION

In this defamation case, we must balance two important interests: protection of personal reputation and freedom to speak on matters of public concern. As the Minnesota Supreme Court explained, "personal reputation has been cherished as important and highly worthy of protection throughout history." Maethner,

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