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

Please refer to the original vacancy announcement issued on April 30:

Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable William J. Cashman and the Honorable Gail T. Kulick. These seats will be chambered in St. Cloud in Stearns County and Milaca in Mille Lacs County.

The application process is now open for these vacancies. 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.