Minn. Stat. § 176.442
Except for a commissioner's decision which may be heard de novo in another proceeding including but not limited to a decision from an administrative conference under section 176.102, 176.103, 176.106, 176.239, or a summary decision under section 176.305, any decision or determination of the commissioner affecting a right, privilege, benefit, or duty which is imposed or conferred under this chapter is subject to review by the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. A person aggrieved by the determination may appeal to the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals by filing a notice of appeal with the commissioner in the same manner and within the same time as if the appeal were from an order or decision of a compensation judge to the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals.
Minn. Stat. § 176.442
1973 c 388 s 119; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1975 c 359 s 23; 1976 c 134 s 78; 1983 c 290 s 154; 1984 c 432 art 2 s 47; 1987 c 332 s 94; 1987 c 384 art 3 s 3