Minnesota law is rather strict regarding non-competes. The first big test is Consideration. What did the employer offer in consideration for the employee agreeing to the non-compete? Even if the employee agrees to the non-compete, the court can find it invalid if insufficient (or no) consideration if included in the agreement. Continued employment doesn't count.
Ref: http://www.mansfieldtanick.com/CM/Articles/Will-Your-NonCompete.asp
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