Minnesota / Trial Courts

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Trial Courts

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year: 2025
Employees: 3,104
Median total: $61,906
Highest record: $211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,796 (99%)
Overtime — $75 (0%)
Other — $660 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$17,238

$46,127

$61,906

$82,862

$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 12

Patrick Diamond

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$116,548

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $116,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,548
Hire date: 2012-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Patrick Diamond works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $116,548 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Erin Boettcher

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$115,628

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $115,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,628
Hire date: 2006-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Boettcher works as a Jud Court Administrator III for Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Erin earned $115,628 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Shari Kris

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$114,700

Sub-department: 7th District Douglas
Base pay: $84,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,737
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,700
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shari Kris works as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor for Trial Courts within 7Th District Douglas. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Shari earned $114,700 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Mary Dalbec

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$114,502

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $114,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,502
Hire date: 2008-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Dalbec works as a Jud Court Administrator III for Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Mary earned $114,502 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Katrese Ringham

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$114,399

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $111,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,399
Hire date: 2007-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katrese Ringham holds the role of Jud Court Administrator III at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,399. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Melissa Sangren

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$114,392

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $111,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,392
Hire date: 1997-07-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Sangren is a Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,392. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Molly Buckrey

Jud Self-Help Center Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,985

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $111,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,985
Hire date: 2011-11-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Buckrey holds the role of Jud Self-Help Center Supervisor at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,985. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kathleen Sumner-Mcfarlane

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,702

Sub-department: 6th District-Court Op Managers
Base pay: $112,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,085
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,702
Hire date: 2005-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathleen Sumner-Mcfarlane is a Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 6Th District-Court Op Managers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,702. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Mallory Jorgenson

Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,437

Sub-department: 4th District Psych Services
Base pay: $113,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,437
Hire date: 2013-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mallory Jorgenson holds the role of Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist at Trial Courts within 4Th District Psychologist Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,437. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Victoria Wright

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,406

Sub-department: 4th Centralized Services
Base pay: $109,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,406
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Victoria Wright holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th Centralized Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,406. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Lindsay Frazher

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,338

Sub-department: 4th Centralized Services
Base pay: $113,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,338
Hire date: 2013-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lindsay Frazher works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 4Th Centralized Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Lindsay earned $113,338 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Craig Hagensick

Jud Research Analyst II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$113,236

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $112,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,236
Hire date: 2000-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Craig Hagensick holds the role of Jud Research Analyst II at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,236. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jonathan Harms

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$113,002

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $113,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,002
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathan Harms holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,002. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lucas Gosselin

Jud Assistant Court Admin/Chief Deputy/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$112,868

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $112,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,868
Hire date: 2012-10-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Gosselin holds the role of Jud Assistant Court Admin/Chief Deputy at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,868. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Don Kautzmann

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$112,860

Sub-department: 7th Clay Judge
Base pay: $112,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,860
Hire date: 2001-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Don Kautzmann is a Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 7Th Clay Judge. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,860. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ashlie Kennedy

Jud Deputy District Administrative A/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$112,827

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $112,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,827
Hire date: 2012-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashlie Kennedy holds the role of Jud Deputy District Administrative A at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,827. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Darlene Larson

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$112,529

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $109,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,529
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Houston

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darlene Larson holds the role of Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amy Willert

Jud Court Administrator II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$112,243

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $110,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,243
Hire date: 2003-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Amy Willert serves as a Jud Court Administrator II within 10Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,243. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jason Sturgis

Jud Court Oper Analyst II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,967

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $111,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,967
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Sturgis is a Jud Court Oper Analyst II at Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,967. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Katie Bloch

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,892

Sub-department: 8th District Staff
Base pay: $107,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,892
Hire date: 2007-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katie Bloch holds the role of Jud Multi County Court Administrative III at Trial Courts within 8Th District Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,892. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Debra Lepper

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,561

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $111,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,561
Hire date: 2005-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Debra Lepper works as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Debra earned $111,561 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kim Vezina

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,526

Sub-department: 6th District-Court Op Managers
Base pay: $111,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,526
Hire date: 2002-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kim Vezina holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 6Th District-Court Op Managers. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,526. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Bonney Bowman

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,393

Sub-department: 4th District Adminstration
Base pay: $111,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,393
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bonney Bowman works as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I for Trial Courts within 4Th District Adminstration. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Bonney earned $111,393 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amber Griffin

Jud Research Analyst II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,360

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $111,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,360
Hire date: 2022-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Griffin works as a Jud Research Analyst II for Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Amber earned $111,360 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kim Trudeau

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$111,178

Sub-department: 8th District Staff
Base pay: $109,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,178
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Grant

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kim Trudeau holds the role of Jud Multi County Court Administrative II at Trial Courts within 8Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,178. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amanda Bloodsaw

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,090

Sub-department: 4th Centralized Services
Base pay: $111,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,090
Hire date: 1996-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Bloodsaw is a Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th Centralized Services. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,090. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Charles Bliayang

Jud Inform Technician Supervisor I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,000

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $110,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,000
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Bliayang holds the role of Jud Inform Technician Supervisor I at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,000. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Pamala Shaw

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,890

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $107,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,890
Hire date: 2006-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Pamala Shaw serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative II within 9Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,890. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Johnson

Jud Human Resources Manager I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,841

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $108,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,841
Hire date: 2002-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Johnson holds the role of Jud Human Resources Manager I at Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,841. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Isabelle Clough

Jud Research Analyst II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,668

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $110,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,668
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Isabelle Clough holds the role of Jud Research Analyst II at Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,668. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Bonnie Nordlund

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,362

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $84,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,362
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 332
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bonnie Nordlund holds the role of Jud Court Reporter Elect at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,362. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Nicolas Pritchard

Jud IT Senior Project Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,353

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $107,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,353
Hire date: 2018-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicolas Pritchard works as a Jud IT Senior Project Manager for Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicolas earned $110,353 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

David Goeddertz

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,065

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $107,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,065
Hire date: 2003-12-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Goeddertz holds the role of Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,065. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Calvin Pipenhagen

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,982

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $106,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,982
Hire date: 2014-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Calvin Pipenhagen holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,982. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Magdalen Skelton

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,669

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $107,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,669
Hire date: 2004-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Magdalen Skelton holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,669. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kenzie Bohnsack

Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,435

Sub-department: 4th District Psych Services
Base pay: $109,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,435
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kenzie Bohnsack serves as a Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist within 4Th District Psychologist Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,435. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Bridget Nusser

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,168

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $109,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,168
Hire date: 2002-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bridget Nusser works as a Jud Accounting Manager for Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Bridget earned $109,168 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Breanne Baty

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,876

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $108,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,876
Hire date: 2016-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Breanne Baty serves as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I within 2Nd District Administration. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,876. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lori Hunstad

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$108,863

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $89,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,863
Hire date: 1996-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lori Hunstad works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Lori earned $108,863 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Carissa Scholz

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,391

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $105,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,391
Hire date: 2006-05-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Carissa Scholz serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative II within 9Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,391. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.