The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced two First Judicial District trial court bench vacancies.

The first vacancy occurred with the disability retirement of the Honorable Michael A. Young on December 31, 2006. The Supreme Court certified the continuation of this judgeship for the city of Shakopee in Scott County.

The second vacancy will occur with the resignation of the Honorable Mary E. Pawlenty effective on February 12, 2007. The Supreme Court certified the continuation of this judgeship for the city of Hastings in Dakota County.

Licensed Minnesota lawyers who are residents of the First Judicial District may request an application for either or both positions by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at john.hultquist@state.mn.us, or by writing:

Eric J. Magnuson,
Chair Commission on Judicial Selection
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

All candidates for these vacancies must submit an application. Applications and letters of recommendation for either or both positions must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.