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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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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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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 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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Jul 28, 2025

Five recommended for judgeships in 10th District

Minnesota's Judicial Selection Commission recommends five candidates for vacancies in the 10th Judicial District following the retirement of two judges.

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Jun 2, 2025

Applications invited for 10th District bench

Two 10th District judge seats open in Kanabec and Isanti counties. Applications due June 20; commission seeks candidates reflecting state's diversity.

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May 14, 2025

Three recommended for 9th District bench

Minnesota panel recommends three candidates to fill Judge Askegaard’s seat in Aitkin County’s 9th Judicial District after his retirement.

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Apr 7, 2025

Deadline extended for 9th District judge applications

The new application deadline is 4 p.m. April 14. The commission expects to hold interviews in early May.

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Mar 27, 2025

Three recommended for 1st District bench opening

The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the coming vacancy in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District.

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Mar 17, 2025

Judicial vacancies in 2nd, 4th and 9th districts

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced vacancies in Minnesota’s 2nd, 4th and 9th Judicial Districts.

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Feb 21, 2025

Applications sought for 1st District judicial vacancy

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District.

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