Heather Pipenhagen at a glance
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Heather Pipenhagen
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed District Court Judge for Sherburne County in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District, serving since November 6, 2024, and appointed by Governor Tim Walz
- Also listed as a candidate for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 43 in the 2026 election, with a runoff scheduled for November 3, 2026, in Wright County
- Past Employment: Assistant county attorney, Dakota County Attorney’s Office
- Past Employment: Assistant county attorney, Washington County Attorney’s Office
- Past Employment: Law clerk, Honorable Herbert P. Lefler, Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District
- Position: Judge, Sherburne County District Court (Seat 43)
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School — J.D.
- University of Minnesota — B.A.
Additional information
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed on Nov.
- Current term expires Jan.
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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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Security & Weapons Screening - Going to Court
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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 3, 2026.
Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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