MacLaughlin, Harry Hunter Born August 9, 1927, in Breckenridge, MN Died May 3, 2005, in Edina, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 4, 1977, to a seat vacated by Earl E. Larson. Confirmed by the Senate on September 16, 1977, and received commission on September 19, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1992. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1992. Service terminated on May 3, 2005, due to death. Education: University of Minnesota, B.B.A., 1949 University of Minnesota Law School, LL.B., 1956 Professional Career: U.S. Navy yeoman, 1945-1946 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1956-1972 Instructor, William Mitchell College of Law, 1958-1963 Associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1972-1977 Lecturer, University of Minnesota Law School, 1973-1986 Oral History