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President Trump nominates former Anoka County sheriff to be Minnesota U.S. marshal

By Aki Nace

October 27, 2025 / 8:43 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota

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President Trump has nominated the former Anoka County sheriff to be Minnesota's next U.S. marshal.

James Stuart served as the Anoka County sheriff from 2011 to 2023. After he retired, he took on the role of executive director for the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association.

Stuart was one of two names put forward by Minnesota's Republican congressional delegation; the other was Bob Kroll, the former Minneapolis police union president who is barred from policing in three of the state's largest counties.

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The current marshal for the District of Minnesota is Eddie Frizell. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Stuart would serve as marshal for four years.

Aki Nace

Aki Nace has been a web producer for CBS Minnesota since 2019. She covers breaking news and makes short-form documentary films.