Judge Donovan Foughty, soon to retire, says he's 'awfully lucky' to serve North Dakota, tribal nations

Judge Donovan Foughty, soon to retire, says he's 'awfully lucky' to serve North Dakota, tribal nations

DEVILS LAKE, ND — After serving as a judge for 37 years and contributing to national and state examples of state-tribal relationships and partnerships, Ramsey County Presiding Judge Donovan J. Foughty has decided to retire. In his words, Foughty was lucky to become a judge in North Dakota in 1987. He says he has enjoyed showing up to work to help solve problems in court. “It’s a really interesting job. You’re always learning something new,” Foug…