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Kathryn N. Smith, Iowa State University (B.S., 1972); University of Iowa (M.S., 1976); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1992); medical technologist (1972-81; instructor, Willmar Community College (1985-88); private practice (1992-97).
Appointed May 5, 1997; elected 1998.
Donald M. Spilseth, Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1974); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1977); private practice (1978-93).
Appointed July 15, 1993; elected 1994, 2000.
Michael J. Thompson, University of Montana (B.A., 1976); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1980); Attorney - White Law Office (1981); Attorney - White & Thompson (1982); Solo Practitioner (1983-1986); Assistant County Attorney - Meeker County (1986-1990); County Attorney - Meeker County (1990-2005).
Appointed December 6, 2005.