 Governor Mark Dayton appointed longtime Democratic State Representative Paul Teeson to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday, the last in a long line of partisans to join the state's highest court. Teeson is an attorney and Minneapolis lawmaker who has served eight terms in the House, including one as House Speaker and two as its minority leader. He had his eyes on the Governor's office until he suspended his campaign in February. He resigned from his House seat on Friday and joined the court soon after that. He replaces Justice Davis Strass who was nominated by Donald Trump to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and recently confirmed. Teeson's addition means Dayton has picked five of the seven members on the state's highest court. And while the court has not been openly partisan, it's a mark that will long outlast the Democratic Governor's tenure ending early next year. The other two members were appointed by former Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.