Author Archives: Sandy

On May 14, the Minnesota House of Representatives honored Justice Alan Page for his many years of distinguished service to the people of Minnesota.  In addition to his fame as a Minnesota Viking, he made history be being elected to … Continue reading →

Like the winds of the seas are the ways of fate; As the voyage along thru life; “Tis the will of the soul That decides its goal, And not the calm or the strife. by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The 2015 Session isn’t even finished and the political fliers are already arriving in homes in House District 51A.  The three I have seen were sent be Minnesota Jobs Coalition.  This is the organization that flooded the district last year … Continue reading →

Enjoyed the Burnsville Robotics Year-End Banquet at Burnsville High School.  They did a great job this year and had a lot to celebrate.  I was particularly impressed that each team member, students and adults alike, was recognized for a particular … Continue reading →

I attended a very entertaining performance on Sunday afternoon at the Minnesota History Center.  It was about a famous musical family with a Minnesota connection. It was created by Dan Chouinard, Jeff Raz, and Jordan Sramek. “Singing for Freedom” is a … Continue reading →

I attended a program titled Navigating the Northwest Passage & Activating Political Will this morning. First, David Thorson gave a presentation about his trips through the Northwest Passage, an all-water passage that links Europe to the Orient.  In 1994, they finally abandoned the trip … Continue reading →

I have been receiving numerous messages regarding the House Education Bill.  The primary concerns brought up were the large class sizes that already exist and the potential layoffs that will take place if HF 844 is passed. I have also received … Continue reading →

On Friday (4/3/2015) afternoon, a group of elected women officials met with Charles Sutton, Field Representative for U.S. Senator Al Franken, in the Senator’s St. Paul Office.  We were representing WiLL, Women Legislators’ Lobby, and the major topic was federal budget expenditures, but … Continue reading →

Thanks to all who attended the Town Hall Meeting that Senator Carlson and I hosted on Saturday at the Wescott Library.  We were very pleased to have Adam Duininck, Chair of the Metropolitan Council,  Steven Chavez , the Met Council Representative … Continue reading →

Another busy week, extra committee meetings as we near the first deadline and lots of visitors.  Private College Day on the Hill representatives conveyed the importance of state grants for education.  Homeless Day on the Hill had many advocates to address … Continue reading →