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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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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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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 29, 2025

Judge Duane Benton to take senior status on 8th Circuit

Judge Duane Benton will step down from active service on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, creating a judicial vacancy for President Trump to fill.

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Aug 1, 2025

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 6th District

Judge Eric Hylden's retirement creates a vacancy in Minnesota’s 6th Judicial District. Applications are due Aug. 21 for this Duluth-based judgeship.

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Jul 17, 2025

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 5th District

A judicial vacancy in Minnesota’s 5th District opens with Judge Krehbiel’s retirement. Applications due Aug. 6 for the St. Peter–based seat in Nicollet County.

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Jun 23, 2025

Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 9th District

Judge Donna Dixon is retiring from Minnesota’s 9th District; applications for her Roseau-based seat are due July 14 via the Commission on Judicial Selection.

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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 21, 2025

Applications sought for 7th District judgeship

 This seat will be chambered in Little Falls in Morrison County.

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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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