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New Dakota County attorney chosen

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Dakota County Attorney s Office veteran Kathy Keena will fill the county s top legal job, following a County Board appointment Tuesday.
Keena, who started in the county attorney s office in 2000 and was chief deputy before stepping into the top job on an interim basis when James Backstrom retired in February, is the first woman to serve as Dakota County attorney, according to a news release.
I haven t really reflected on that, other than when you stop and think about it, you say, Wow, what has taken so long? she said. I hope it inspires other young female attorneys that are going into public service. ....

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Longtime Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announces retirement

Longtime Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announces retirement
After 33 years in the role, James Backstrom plans to step down next month.
January 8, 2021 9:21pm
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Dakota County s longest-serving county attorney announced Friday he is stepping down after 33 years in the role.
Attorney James Backstrom, who has been elected eight times since his first appointment in 1987, is resigning effective Feb. 27, citing ongoing health issues.
Being a county attorney is not always an easy job. It comes with a lot of long hours and a lot of stress at times, but it also comes with a lot of fulfillment, Backstrom said. I could not have asked for a more important and meaningful career. ....

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