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Feb 27, 2026

Applications sought for 1st District judicial vacancy

The application process is now open for a vacancy in the 1st Judicial District. This seat will be chambered in Shakopee in Scott County.

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Feb 25, 2026

Former federal prosecutor Slaughter rejoins Robins Kaplan

Former federal prosecutor Allen Slaughter has rejoined Robins Kaplan LLP in Minnesota, focusing on civil rights and complex litigation matters.

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Feb 23, 2026

Three recommended for 3rd District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends John Brooks, Holli Mayer, and Sarah Palm for the 3rd Judicial District judgeship in Minnesota.

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Feb 11, 2026

Walz appoints Susan DeVos to 5th District bench

Susan DeVos has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz as a district court judge in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District, serving Blue Earth County and surrounding areas.

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Feb 5, 2026

Three recommended for 5th District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates to fill a district court vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District.

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Jan 30, 2026

Walz appoints John Fitzgerald to 8th District bench

Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Meeker County prosecutor John Fitzgerald as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District.

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Jan 14, 2026

Walz appoints Adams, Bovitz to 10th District judgeships

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Madelyn Adams and Jennifer Bovitz as district court judges in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District.

Jan 12, 2026

Messerli Kramer combines with Gries Lenhardt Allen

Messerli Kramer and Gries Lenhardt Allen combine to form a 65-attorney firm.

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Jan 12, 2026

Walz appoints Heidi Hovis to 7th District bench

Gov. Tim Walz appoints public defender Heidi Hovis as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District, with chambers in Long Prairie.

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Jan 5, 2026

Cozen O’Connor, Moss & Barnett finalize merger

Cozen O’Connor has completed its merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett, expanding its Midwest presence and growing its real estate practice.

Jan 5, 2026

Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin

Taft Law completes its merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding into Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and creating a 1,250-lawyer Am Law 100 firm.

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Dec 22, 2025

Walz appoints Rasmusson, Beane to Court of Appeals

Gov. Tim Walz appoints Lisa Beane and Judge Anne Rasmusson to the Minnesota Court of Appeals following upcoming judicial retirements.

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