GRAND FORKS — A longtime prosecutor was recently appointed to the Northeast Central Judicial District's vacant judge position, a role the district's presiding judge and lead prosecutor believe suits him well.

Andrew Eyre officially began his role as the newest judge in the Northeast Central Judicial District on Aug. 29.

Grand Forks County State's Attorney Haley Wamstad said Eyre, her former employee, is an excellent selection for the position, which became vacant after former Judge John Thelen's retirement this fall.

"I think our community is fortunate to have Judge Eyre now serving on the bench, because he really has the character and qualities that you would expect a judge to have," Wamstad said.

He's well respected, professional, hardworking, fair and committed to justice, she said

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