Lukasavitz appointed as Carlton County judge

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced the appointment of Amy Lukasavitz as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District Wednesday, Sept. 8.

The Iron Range native will fill the seat vacated by recently retired Judge Robert Macaulay.

“Ms. Lukasavitz is an experienced lawyer, whose previous work as a prosecutor and public defender will allow her to serve the people of Carlton County well,” Walz said in a press release Wednesday afternoon. “Ms. Lukasavitz is uniquely prepared to step into this role, and I look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish on the bench...