September 11, 2025

FREE Digital Mapping of Your School District Facilities!

During the 2024 legislative session, $7 million was allocated to a facilities digital mapping project that is free of charge to your school district. Read more about the initiative here.

One school district participating in the project is saving close to $100,000 and will now have useful information about their facilities. While this is a voluntary initiative, it is definitely an opportunity to check into.

The Response to the Padlet Shared Following the Unthinkable Tragedy at Annunciation Church Was Deeply Moving
On Tuesday, I sent the full collection, 19 pages of messages, to the school’s principal, Matthew DeBoer. Each note carried compassion, sorrow, and solidarity, and together they formed a powerful expression of support.

Thank you for taking the time to write, whether personally or on behalf of your school or organization. In a moment of such profound grief, your words hopefully brought comfort, connection, and a sense that this community does not grieve alone.

New Member Email to KSTP Reporter re: Superintendent Salaries

Retired Superintendent Stephen Malone gave me permission to share his well thought out letter he sent to the reporter of the story on superintendent salaries. I encourage you to read it here.

DFL Picks a New Caucus Leader

On Monday evening, members of the House DFL caucus met to select a new leader following the tragic passing of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Representative Zack Stephenson (DFL–Coon Rapids) was chosen to serve as the new caucus leader.

Leadership Matters!

“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.” - Potter Stewart