 Brainerd played host to Minnesota Chief Justice Laurie Gilday on Tuesday for a discussion about protecting the justice system. Clayton Castle has more. Where law ends, tyranny begins. That was the central message as Minnesota Chief Justice Laurie Gilday visited Brainerd on Tuesday to spread a message of justice and promise for the judicial system. I think it's important to begin by reflecting on why our justice system is so important to all of us, why it's so important in our lives and to the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Chief Justice Gilday presented a PowerPoint presentation to explain the not-so-well-known workings of the state judiciary to emphasize that importance to everyday Minnesotans. Every day courts resolve thousands of disputes between businesses, neighbors, family members, the government and others. Courts resolve these disputes fairly and impartially and perhaps most importantly peacefully. Despite talking about a wide variety of topics throughout the night such as Minnesota's low incarceration rate and high probation rate, Gilday is quick to remind people that the judiciary is a result of the promise that Minnesotans made to each other in 1858. Promise that each Minnesotan has the right to justice freely, promptly and without delay. The promise to maintain a judicial system that is fair, accessible, responsive and well managed. The promise to maintain a justice system is great as our state. As for the biggest takeaway from the Chief Justice's visit to Brainerd, while the system is always based on defending, it also always needs to be defended. Where the law ends, tyranny begins. Reporting in Brainerd, Clayton Castle, Lakeland News. Gilday was appointed Chief Justice in 2010. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.