CHIEF JUSTICE NATALIE HUDSON

Justice Theodora Gaïtas appointed next Chief Justice of Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — There are some big moves underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas to Serve as Chief Justice when Natalie Hudson retires in September. Gaitas previously served as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and as a judge in the Fourth Judicial District. Three current members of the…

MN Supreme Court Hears Arguments On “Quorums” and House Power Struggle

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments on a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over who should control the state House. The battle is over the definition of a quorum. Democratic representatives have stayed away in an effort to prevent the House from getting the quorum that it needs to conduct normal business. Republicans claim they already…