Exhibit
23.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We
have
issued our reports dated May 12, 2006, accompanying the consolidated finan-cial
statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of APA Enterprises, Inc.
on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006. We hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration State-ments
of
APA Enterprises, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-74214, effective
November 30, 2001; File No. 333-44500, effective August 25, 2000; File
No. 333-44488, effective August 25, 2000; and File No. 333-44486, effective
August 25, 2000).
/s/GRANT
THORNTON LLP
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
June
28,
2006