ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Jessica Fralich as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Fralich will replace the?Honorable David M. Johnson and will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County.

“It is my honor to appoint Jessica Fralich to the St. Louis County bench,” said Governor Walz. “Ms. Fralich’s diverse practice background will help her step in immediately and tackle the variety of challenges thrown her way.”

“I applaud the appointment of Jessica Fralich,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “Whether it is serving as Duluth’s city attorney or working as a judicial referee, her commitment to service and community is at the heart of what drives her. Her deep familiarity and understanding of the St. Louis County justice system will make her a great asset to this bench.”

Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District encompasses Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties.

Jessica Fralich:?Jessica Fralich is the city attorney for the City of Duluth, where she oversees both civil and criminal litigation and advisory matters. She previously served as a referee for the Sixth Judicial District and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. Fralich has served as a team member for Domestic Violence Restorative Circles, the Domestic Violence Response Team, and the Range Coordinated Community Response Team. Her community involvement includes working with local agencies to develop and provide training designed to increase awareness regarding the impact of domestic abuse and ensure implementation of best practices by system professionals. Fralich earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and J.D. from Hamline University School of Law.

For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.