John Albert RAIRDON, Petitioner, Appellant, v. STATE of Minnesota, Respondent. No. C8-95-2552.Supreme Court of Minnesota. December 12, 1996. Appeal from the District Court, Otter Tail County, Thomas M. Stringer, J. Page 319 Syllabus by the Court 1. Filing but failing to pursue a direct criminal appeal does not waive a petitioner’s right to postconviction relief. […]