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Keith Helgeson
Biography
Professional career
- Keith R. Helgeson is the appointed judge for Minnesota’s 8th Judicial District Court, serving in Yellow Medicine County since 2021, with a career rooted in public service, law, and community leadership
- Before becoming a judge, Helgeson held the role of Yellow Medicine County Attorney from 1993 to 2021, initially as an assistant county attorney.
- Past Employment: Assistant Yellow Medicine County Attorney
- Past Employment: Law clerk, Judge Bruce Christopherson
- As County Attorney, he represented the county in criminal, juvenile, child protection, and civil matters, and advised the County Board and various departments
- Past Employment: Adjunct professor, Southwest Minnesota State University
- He was a law clerk for Judge Bruce Christopherson and an adjunct professor at Southwest Minnesota State University
Education
Additional information
- Elected in 2022.
- 2021, by Governor Tim Walz.
- Appointed/Elected: Appointed Oct.
- Current term expires Jan.
- Volunteer with Yellow Medicine County Restorative Justice Advisory Council, Chemical Health Coalition, and Prairie Lakes Advisory Board
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.
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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 Eighth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Eighth Judicial District Court
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Minnesota Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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