FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2024 Contact: Claire Lancaster claire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975 Governor Walz Appoints JaPaul Harris to Minnesota Court of Appeals [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor
Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the
appointment of Judge JaPaul Harris to an at-large
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Governor Walz opens selection process for Minnesota Supreme Court vacancies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2024 Contact: Claire Lancaster claire.lancaster@state.mn.us 651-219-2975 Governor Walz Opens Selection Process for Minnesota Supreme Court Vacancies [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the opening
of a selection process for two vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme
Court.…
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Call for nominations: Becker Awards
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North Star Lawyers certification is open!
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