[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced the extension of the application period for the upcoming vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The new application deadline is 4:00 pm on February 27. The commission expects to hold interviews in mid-March.

Please refer to the original vacancy announcement issued on January 29:

Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the elevation of the Honorable Anne M. Rasmusson to the Court of Appeals and the retirement of the Honorable Jeffrey S. Remick. These seats will be chambered in Warren in Marshall County and Crookston in Polk County.

The application process is now open for this vacancy. The commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota’s judicial system. Per statute, the commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. 

For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.