Tag: judicial_selection

• Panel Recommends Three Candidates for Minnesota Court of Appeals Vacancy

  22 Jul 2026 3:25 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz's merit selection panel has recommended John Bowen, Nathaniel Welte, and Heather Wynn for the Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancy. These three judges are finalists to fill the seat left by the Honorable Michelle A. Larkin's retirement.

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• Commission Recommends Five Candidates for Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District Vacancies

  21 Jul 2026 4:14 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded five candidates, including new recommendations Luke Godzala and Laura Welle, to Governor Walz for two judicial vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District, chambered in St. Cloud and Milaca.

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• Minnesota Opens Applications for Two Fifth Judicial District Vacancies

  16 Jul 2026 4:02 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications for two judge vacancies in the Fifth Judicial District, following a death and a retirement. Candidates reflecting Minnesota's diversity are sought, with applications due August 6, 2026.

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• Commission Recommends Four Candidates for Second Judicial District Vacancies

  29 Jun 2026 4:23 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended Wesley Abrahamson, John Betzler, James Watchke-Koranne, and Devona Wells to Governor Walz for two judicial vacancies in the Second Judicial District, St. Paul.

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• Minnesota Judicial Commission Recommends Three for Seventh District Vacancies

  22 Jun 2026 5:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded three candidates—Marc Hedman-Dennis, Timothy Hochsprung, and Victoria Willis-Gutnik—to Governor Walz for two judicial openings in the Seventh Judicial District, following two retirements.

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• Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Court of Appeals Vacancy

  2 Jun 2026 2:28 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Governor Walz announced a Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancy due to Judge Michelle A. Larkin's retirement. A panel seeks diverse, qualified applicants for the Sixth Congressional District seat, with applications due June 23.

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• Minnesota's Second Judicial District Announces Second Judicial Vacancy

  20 May 2026 4:30 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Second Judicial District now has two judicial vacancies, following Justice Reynaldo A. Aligada, Jr.'s elevation and Judge Joy D. Bartscher's retirement. Applications are due June 3 for these St. Paul-based positions.

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• Commission Recommends Six Candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District

  18 May 2026 5:01 p.m. · Source: Office of Minnesota Governor

  Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded six candidates to Governor Walz for three judicial vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The candidates bring diverse legal backgrounds, from assistant attorneys general to public defenders and state commissioners.

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