Council appoints Hedstrom as new city judge

Havre City Council apppointed Janie Hedstrom Tuesday as the new city judge.

Hedstrom, who has been working as Havre Police Department's administrative assistant and communications technician, replaces former City Judge Virginia Seigel, who announced her resignation in November, effective Monday.

Hedstrom said she is excited about the position and feels up for the challenge.

She added that she hopes that she can make a difference.

"There were good candidates," she said. "I think that it was probably a very tough decision for the council."

Hedstrom was one of three candidates for the position, i...