In some areas, a no contact order is part of a Domestic Violence Case. It's automatic. It's odd that neither of you knew about it, though, You, in particular, should have been brought to court and notified to stay away. It probably expires on a certain date. If you want it released before then, I think you'll need an attorney to appear in Minnesota, probably on her behalf, asking that it be dropped.
800.799.SAFE is the Nat'l Domestic Violence Hotline; you can probably get some legal advice from them.
800.799.SAFE is the Nat'l Domestic Violence Hotline; you can probably get some legal advice from them.