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The day begins at the Wells County Courthouse with a warm welcome. |
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District Judge Jim Bekken (center) introduces the Justices to court visitors. |
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Students from Harvey spent the morning at the district court. |
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From left to right: Kathleen Trosen, Wells County State's Attorney; Jessica Johnson, Supreme Court law clerk; Peggy Larson, District Court secretary/court records; and Cheryl Colby, Clerk of District Court. |
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Justice Sandstrom shares his experience helping try a murder case in the Wells County courthouse. |
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Wells County District Court Clerk, Cheryl Colby, and her husband, Jim Colby. |
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The Justices received decorated pumpkins as mementos. |
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Students welcomed the Justices and served as hosts. From left to right: Karl Mogren, Amanda Krahler, Alex Rogelstad, Shaunna Lloyd, and Jerrica Albrecht. |
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Superintendent Steven Stevenson welcomes the Court to Fessenden-Bowdon Public School. |
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Justice Maring discusses the judicial system with students. |
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Chief Justice VandeWalle visits with high school students. |
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Justice Neumann is enthusiastic when discussing the work of the Court. |
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Justice Sandstrom informs the students about jury trials. |
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Justice Kapsner has a dialogue with high school students. |
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Justice Maring and student host Amanda Krahler. |
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Justice Sandstrom and student host Shaunna Lloyd. |
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Justices Sandstrom and Maring jointly answer the students' questions. |
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Justice Kapsner enjoys lunch with the students. |
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Fessenden-Bowdon students enjoying lunch. |
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Chief Justice VandeWalle and Justice Neumann enjoy the company, as well as the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and homemade bread. |
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A young student enjoys having her picture taken with Clerk of Court Penny Miller. |
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The Court's in session. |
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Lawrence Kropp argues on behalf of Timothy Klose. |
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Stutsman County State's Attorney, Frederick Fremgen, makes a point while arguing. |
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Senator Jerry Klein, Representative Duane DeKrey, and Representative Robin Weisz observe the arguments with students and citizens from the surrounding area. |
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Eric Baumann provides rebuttal arguments on behalf of the defendant. |
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A photo opportunity for the students. |
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The Justices and student hosts after a full day of activities. |
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Chief Justice VandeWalle and Justices Sandstrom and Kapsner speak with students and citizens after arguments. |
