Catherine McPherson at a glance
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Catherine McPherson
Biography
Professional career
- Past Employment: Assistant County Attorney and Head of Operations, Anoka County Attorney’s Office
- Past Employment: Assistant Hennepin County Attorney
- Judge Catherine (Kate) McPherson serves on the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, which covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties
- Past Employment: Adjunct professor, William Mitchell College of Law
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law — J.D. (1994)
- University of Minnesota — M.S. (1990)
- University of St. Thomas — B.A. (1985)
Additional information
- Elected in 2014 and 2020.
- 9, 2011, by Governor Mark Dayton.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Nov.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Judge McPherson emphasizes accessibility in the courtroom, ensuring unrepresented individuals have an opportunity to be heard
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Minnesota Judicial Branch remote-hearing guidance says recording or broadcasting a remote proceeding is not authorized except as provided by court rules.
No recording or broadcasting of any remote proceeding is authorized other than as provided by court rules.Remote Hearing Information ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Minnesota court guidance cites Rule 4 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and says pictures or voice recordings are not allowed except the official court record.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Remote Hearing Information
Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Tenth Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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