Frank, Donovan W. Born 1951 in Rochester, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 21, 1998, to a seat vacated by David S. Doty. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Education: Luther College, B.A., 1973 Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Assistant county attorney, St. Louis County, Missouri Attorney's Office, 1977-1985 District judge, State of Minnesota Sixth Judicial Court, 1985-1998 Assistant chief judge, 1988-1991 Chief judge, 1991-1996