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Jul 6, 2026

Hennepin County Bar Association announces 2026-2027 board leadership

The Hennepin County Bar Association named Norman Pentelovitch its 2026-27 president, leading the HCBA board and executive committee.

Jun 30, 2026

Minnesota State Bar Association announces new leadership

The Minnesota State Bar Association announced Kenya Bodden as its new president effective July 1, with other key officers named for the 2026–2027 term.

Jun 30, 2026

The Ramsey County Bar Association announces new leadership

The Ramsey County Bar Association announced Racey Rodne as its new president starting July 1. Rodne is a partner at McEllistrem, Fargione, Rorvig and Moe P.A.

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Jun 30, 2026

Four recommended for 2nd District bench

The commission on judicial selection recommends four candidates to fill two vacancies in Minnesota’s 2nd Judicial District in Ramsey County.

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Jun 23, 2026

Three recommended for 7th District bench

The commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates for two vacancies in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District upon retirements of Judges Cashman and Kulick.

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Jun 15, 2026

Walz appoints Bea, Blissenbach and Cahill to 4th District bench

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Theresa Bea, Nicole Blissenbach, and Sean Cahill as judges in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District, which covers Hennepin County.

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Jun 5, 2026

Minnesota Tax Court names Beverly Luther Quast chief judge

The Minnesota Tax Court selected Beverly Luther Quast as chief judge, succeeding Jane Bowman and continuing efforts to improve court operations.

Jun 4, 2026

Fredrikson goes all-out to support Special Olympics

Fredrikson provides pro bono legal services and volunteers as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games bring thousands to Minnesota.

Jun 2, 2026

Larkin’s coming retirement creates Court of Appeals vacancy

Judge Michelle A. Larkin’s retirement will create a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals for the 6th Congressional District. Applications are now open.

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Jun 1, 2026

Former federal prosecutor Melinda Williams joins Messerli Kramer

Melinda A. Williams, former senior federal prosecutor, joins Messerli Kramer to focus on complex business litigation and investigations.

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May 28, 2026

Walz appoints Lyngaas to 1st District bench

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Zachary Lyngaas as judge for Minnesota's 1st Judicial District, replacing Judge Caroline H. Lennon in Scott County.

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May 26, 2026

Walz names three new judges for 10th Judicial District

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St. George, and Kathryn Fodness as judges in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District.

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