Monthly Archives: May 2015
Westview Pre-K
On Friday, I had the opportunity to visit the afternoon Pre-K class at Westview Elementary in Apple Valley along with Governor Dayton, Commissioner Cassellius, other education officials and legislators. It is so amazing to see how much these early learners have … Continue reading
Last Day of Session Ending
Due to the late date in setting final targets, many thought it would not be possible to finish on time. As it was, there would be no comprehensive Transportation Bill or Tax Bill this year. We were told the Jobs … Continue reading
May 18-Last Day of Session
We came into Session around 11:00 this morning and have spent most of the day voting on Conference Committee Reports. The first one, the Environmental and Agricultural Conference Report, took a few hours. One of the more controversial portions of the … Continue reading
Eagan Police 50th Anniversary
The Eagan Police Department held a community celebration in recognition of their 5oth Anniversary on May 14th. There was a formal program, exhibits, activities as well as an Open House at the Police Department. It was nice to see so many of our … Continue reading
Justice Alan Page
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
Poem on Goals
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
Political Mailers
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
Burnsville Robotics Banquet
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
“Singing for Freedom”
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