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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.
Walz appoints Holli Mayer to 3rd District bench
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Holli Mayer as District Court judge for Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District, replacing Judge Ross L. Leuning and serving in Freeborn County.
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.
Trump freezes Minnesota child care funds over fraud claims
The Trump administration froze Minnesota child care funding, citing fraud concerns, escalating a dispute with Gov. Tim Walz over federal oversight.
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.
Walz redesignates Frisch as chief judge of the Court of Appeals
Gov. Tim Walz has redesignated Judge Jennifer L. Frisch as chief judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals for a three-year term ending Oct. 31, 2028.
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.
Walz appoints Stefanie Menning to 5th District bench
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Stefanie Menning as a district court judge in the 5th Judicial District, serving 15 counties in southwest Minnesota.
Walz announces two Court of Appeals vacancies
Gov. Tim Walz announced two Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancies, with applications due Oct. 13. A merit panel will recommend finalists for appointment.
8th Circuit dismisses challenge to state’s captive audience law
The 8th Circuit dismissed a challenge to Minnesota’s ban on captive audience meetings, ruling state officials lacked enforcement connection.
Walz appoints Fischmann, Doom as judges in 10th District
Gov. Tim Walz appointed Jacob Fischmann and Carrie Doom as judges in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District, filling seats in Kanabec and Isanti counties.
Meriel Lester named judge in Minnesota’s 7th District
Meriel Lester appointed district court judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District, bringing expertise in criminal law and community justice to Morrison County.
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