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, 1992-1992. 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