Minn. Stat. § 484.30

The judges of each district may adjourn court from time to time during any term thereof, and may appoint special terms for the trial of issues of law and fact, and, when necessary, direct petit juries to be drawn therefor. They may also appoint special terms for the hearing of all matters except issues of fact, the order for which shall be filed with the court administrator, and a copy posted in the court administrator's office for three weeks prior to the term.