St. Paul – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two upcoming Third Judicial District trial court bench vacancies.

The first vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable James E. Broberg effective on April 29, 2008. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of this judgeship for the city of Albert Lea in Freeborn County.

The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Margaret Shaw Johnson effective on May 13, 2008. The Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of this judgeship for the city of Winona in Winona County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Third 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 Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

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.