Judge Nathan LaCoursiere

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed November 24, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz. Current term expires January 2028

Education:

J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, magna cum laude

B.A., English, University of Minnesota-Morris, with honors, with distinction

Employment:

• Assistant County Attorney, St. Louis County
• Assistant City Attorney, City of Duluth
• Associate Attorney, Hanft Fride, P.A.
• Senior Lecturer, Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Superior
• Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Professional Memberships:

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• 11th District Bar Association

Professional and Community Activities:

Past:

• At-Large Member, Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection
• University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School Community Advisory Board
• Board Member, Downtown Duluth YMCA Advisory Board
• Commissioner, City of Duluth Energy Commission

Additional Information:

2024 Minnesota County Attorneys Association Professional Achievement Award