Minnesota Lawyer

With support from Medtronic, the University of Minnesota has created two new scholarships named after trailblazing alumni.

The Ramsey County Bar Association (RCBA) is honoring William “Bill” Kronschnabel with its 2021 Pro Bono Award.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law will host an installation ceremony for its president and dean, Anthony Niedwiecki, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23.

The city of St. Paul, Ramsey County and Forecast Public Art will unveil the Larry Cohen Recognition Project at Ramsey County Courthouse/St. Paul City Hall Plaza at a special event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have announced the formation of a judicial selection committee to assist them in making recommendations to President Joe Biden to fill a vacancy on Minnesota’s federal district court.

Summaries of upcoming Minnesota Supreme Court arguments.

The Minnesota Association for Justice has announced that Twin Cities attorney Stacy Deery Stennes has been elected as the association’s president. Her one-year term runs until August 2022.

St. Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin has announced plans to retire at the end of September following more than 42 years of public service, according to a news release from the county.

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced the appointments of Rachel Hughey and Colette Routel as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District.

The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s 2nd Judicial District.