Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Steven I. Altchuler, Carl S. Smith, Jon V. Thomas, and Linda L. Van Etta to the Board of Medical Practice. All four are licensed Minnesota physicians.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Renee L. Worke to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable James C. Harten, whose retirement was effective on March 31, 2005.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today named Clark Dyrud Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, effective March 28, 2005. Dyrud currently serves as Director of Veterans Programs with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Shanna Hanson to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Regulatory Board.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Ann Eilbracht and Jimmiee Gaulden to the Merit System Council. Both appointees have served as members of the council since 1993 and are both reappointed to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kathleen A. Mottl and Sean C. Gibbs to two Tenth Judicial District trial court bench vacancies. Mottl will fill the vacancy that occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Bruce R. Douglas in Wright County and Gibbs will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Lynn C. Olson in Anoka County.