[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today congratulated Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea on her retirement.

“I want to thank Chief Justice Gildea for her dedicated service to Minnesota. She has been a strong defender of the judicial branch. I have seen firsthand the balance and thoughtfulness she brings to her work each and every day – whether it’s improving and modernizing the judicial branch or serving on the Board of Pardons.”

The Governor will announce the application process for the vacancy on the court in the coming weeks.