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- ↑ "Ventura names two district judges to bench", Minneapolis Star Tribune (February 15, 2002), p. B9.
- ↑ "Judicial Biography & Directory". mncourts.gov. Minnesota Judicial Branch.
- ↑ Simon, Steven. "Candidate Filing Results". candidates.sos.state.mn.us. Minnesota Secretary of State.
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