Appointed/Elected:

Appointed Aug. 9, 2000; elected 2002, 2008, 2014, and 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Bar Admissions:

1993 United States Supreme Court
1985 United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
1985 United States District Courts for the State of Minnesota
1985 Minnesota State Supreme Court and all Courts of the State of Minnesota

Education:

2001 National Judicial College; General Jurisdiction Course 
1985 William Mitchell College of Law; J.D. degree
1981 College of St. Benedict; B.A. degree
1979 Brainerd Community College (nka Central Lakes Community College); A.A. degree

Employment:

Sherburne County Attorney Office: 1987-2000
Renville County Attorney Office: 1985-1987
Simmons & Hunt: 1985-1987

Professional Legal Associations:

Minnesota District Judges Association
National Association of Women Judges
International Association of Women Judges
Minnesota State Bar Association
18th District Bar Association (Past president: 1992-1993)
19th District Bar Association
21st District Bar Association
John E. Simonett American Inn of Court
U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society
Judicial Resources Committee: Tenth Judicial District