Dakota County Court Clerk Magistrate Paula Jensen submitted her notice of retirement effective November 30, 2017, after forty-four years of service to the Judicial Branch.

County Court Judge Kurt Rager noted that Paula Jensen has been an indispensable asset to the Dakota County Court, “Her professionalism, wit and wisdom have made a difficult job appear easy and stress free when the reality is quite the opposite.”  He continued saying, “It has been my privilege to work with her for more than 16 years and know her for close to 50 years.”  

Immediately prior to the retirement of Ms. Jensen a Clerk Magistrate or Interim Clerk Magistrate will be designated for the court.

“I know I speak for everyone when I wish her only the best in her retirement,” said Judge Rager.  “We all congratulate her on a job well done.”