WINONA, Minn. – To clear her calendar for the Adam Fravel murder trial, Judge Nancy Buytendorp is leaving her duties with the Winona Treatment Court, which emphasizes treatment over punishment for addictive behavior. Buytendorp has presided over the Treatment Court 11 years. Taking over will be a fellow Third Judicial District judge, Carmaine Sturino of Houston County.
Buytendrop. Appointed, by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2008. Elected in 2010, 2016 and 2022. Hamline Law School graduate.
Sturino. Appointed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2015. Elected in 2016 and 2022. Drake Law School ln graduate.