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May 18, 2026

Six recommended for 4th District bench

The commission on judicial selection recommends six candidates for three vacancies in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District bench in Hennepin County.

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Apr 20, 2026

For aging justices, politics of retirement looms large

Donald Trump says Justices Alito and Thomas should remain on the Supreme Court as retirement speculation grows ahead of midterm elections.

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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.

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Jan 12, 2026

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District

The Commission on Judicial Selection announces a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Ross L. Leuning.

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Jan 7, 2026

Minnesota 5th Judicial District vacancy opens in Mankato

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Krista J. Jass.

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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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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.

Minnesota Judicial Center
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 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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Oct 30, 2025

Applications sought for 8th District judicial vacancy

A vacancy is open in Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District with Judge Jennifer K. Fischer retiring. Applications are due Nov. 19 for the Willmar-based seat.

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Oct 24, 2025

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.

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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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