 President Donald Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Strass to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Strass formally clerked for conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and shares the belief in a limited role for the judiciary. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota law school professor was on Trump's shortlist of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees. Strass's nomination requires Senate confirmation. It would give Democratic Governor Mark Dayton another seat to fill on the state Supreme Court where his appointees already hold a 4-3 majority. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.