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Dec 15, 2025

Three recommended for 8th District judgeship

Minnesota’s Commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates to fill a judicial vacancy in the 8th Judicial District following Judge Fischer’s retirement.

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Dec 4, 2025

Walz appoints Jessica Palmer-Denig chief administrative law judge

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Jessica Palmer-Denig as Minnesota’s new chief administrative law judge, leading the Court of Administrative Hearings through 2031.

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Nov 21, 2025

OLPR seeks discipline of lawyer in conflict-of-interest case

The Minnesota ethics board seeks discipline of an attorney, alleging serious conflicts of interest in a criminal sexual conduct case involving a minor.

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Nov 20, 2025

Four finalists named for Minnesota Court of Appeals seats

A merit panel recommended four finalists to Gov. Tim Walz to fill upcoming Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Bjorkman and Slieter.

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Nov 19, 2025

Four recommended for 10th District judgeships

Minnesota’s Judicial Selection Commission recommends four candidates to fill two 10th District vacancies in Anoka and Sherburne counties after recent retirements.

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Nov 14, 2025

Chief administrative law judge candidates announced

A merit panel has named three candidates for Minnesota’s next chief administrative law judge.

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Nov 10, 2025

Walz appoints Bies to 1st District judgeship

Gov. Tim Walz appoints attorney Ryan Bies as district court judge in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District, replacing Judge Vicki Vial Taylor.

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Nov 10, 2025

Three recommended for 7th District judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates to fill a judgeship in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District after Judge Daniel Benson’s retirement.

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Oct 21, 2025

Three recommended for Dakota County judgeship

The Commission on Judicial Selection recommended three candidates to fill a 1st Judicial District judgeship in Hastings following Judge Vicki Vial Taylor’s retirement.

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Oct 20, 2025

Walz appoints LaCoursiere to Duluth judgeship

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Nathan LaCoursiere as a district court judge in Minnesota’s 6th Judicial District.

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Oct 17, 2025

Justices exceed OLPR discipline recommendation, disbar attorney

The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred attorney Samuel McCloud, citing decades of misconduct, client harm, and a complete lack of remorse.

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Oct 14, 2025

Daniel Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. attorney

Daniel Rosen has been sworn in as Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney after Senate confirmation. The longtime commercial litigator succeeds Andy Luger.

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