Louise D. Bjorkman at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Court of Appeals of Minnesota
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
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- Active
Louise D. Bjorkman
Judge · Minnesota Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, 2008-present
- Louise Dovre Bjorkman was a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, District 5, serving from 2008 until her retirement on January 9, 2026, after which she was succeeded by Lisa Beane
- Previous roles: Judge, Second Judicial District Court (1998–2005), appointed by Governor Arne Carlson Lead Judge, Civil Division (2000–2002) and Juvenile Drug Court Coordinating Judge (2004–2005) Partner at Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel (1985–1998) and later at Larson King, L.L.P. (2005–2008)
Education
- Luther College — B.A.
Additional information
- Governor Tim Walz announced on December 22, 2025 that Lisa Beane joined replace Bjorkman on the Minnesota Court of Appeals
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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Sources
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Minnesota Court of Appeals current judicial profile
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