Blissenbach Named Hennepin County Judge

Governor Tim Walz has tapped Nicole Blissenbach, current head of Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry, to fill a vacant Hennepin County judge seat as Judge Bev Benson prepares to retire. Blissenbach, who took over the labor department in 2022 after a career as an attorney with Education Minnesota and Miller O’Brien Cummins, brings deep legal and regulatory experience to the bench. Walz lauded her leadership and commitment to workers’ rights, highlighting her ability to shape policy across industries. While the exact start date for her judicial term remains pending, Blissenbach was one of six finalists recommended by the Commission on Judicial Selection. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8625a89c2a95fcc0