The Commission on Judicial Selection announced that applications are being accepted for two upcoming 3rd Judicial District trial court bench vacancies.

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

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

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the 3rd 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. March 5.

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.