Magnuson, Paul Arthur Born 1937 in Carthage, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Edward J. Devitt. Confirmed by the Senate on October 29, 1981, and received commission on October 29, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on February 9, 2002. Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., 1959 William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1963-1981 Adjunct faculty, William Mitchell College of Law, 1982-1989 Instructor, Hamline University School of Law, 1987-1989 Oral History