It is unlikely you will qualify for benefits, but the only real way to know is to apply. Unexcused absence would be considered misconduct on your part, making yourself contributory to your dismissal. Here is the official word from Minnesota UI web site: uimn.org/ui/sep.htm If there are extenuating circumstances that might make you eligible, it is worth applying.
If you are denied, you can also file an appeal.
I'm not sure Minnesota has the same rules as California, but you should able to since you were fired. People in California can get unemployment for whatever reason they've been fired. The government employees would call your employer to verify your version of what happened.
If a person quits, he/she won't get any.
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