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Minnesota Tax Court names Beverly Luther Quast chief judge
The Minnesota Tax Court selected Beverly Luther Quast as chief judge, succeeding Jane Bowman and continuing efforts to improve court operations.
Malawi chief justice: Defending rule of law ‘comes at a cost’
Chief Justice Rizine Robert Mzikamanda of Malawi highlights the challenges judges face defending judicial independence during his Minnesota visit.
Walz appoints John Fitzgerald to 8th District bench
Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Meeker County prosecutor John Fitzgerald as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District.
Retired judge and mediator Cara Lee Neville dies at 82
Cara Lee Neville, a longtime Minnesota district court judge, mediator and legal mentor, died Dec. 24 at 82, leaving a lasting impact on the legal community.
Walz appoints Heidi Hovis to 7th District bench
Gov. Tim Walz appoints public defender Heidi Hovis as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District, with chambers in Long Prairie.
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.
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.
Minnesota bar warns rhetoric attacking judges threatens rule of law
The Minnesota State Bar Association criticized inflammatory public comments about judges, warning such rhetoric undermines judicial independence and safety.
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.
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.
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.
Chief administrative law judge candidates announced
A merit panel has named three candidates for Minnesota’s next chief administrative law judge.
Top News
- Judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
- Minnesota Tax Court names Beverly Luther Quast chief judge
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- Justices back FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
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