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Remember back in grade school when the kid in front of you at the drinking fountain would slurp away for what seemed like an eternity until finally someone screamed, “Save some for the whales!?” Well, I’m betting that kid grew up, bought a house with a big lawn, and programmed...

Two years ago, Liberty Ridge Elementary in Woodbury was excessively overcrowded due to population growth within the school’s attendance area. At the time, I suggested the attendance area be re-drawn, sending approximately 200 children to another building that had more room. I couldn’t...

Amongst a robust agenda for the upcoming legislative session —which begins Feb. 25 — is the Women’s Economic Security Act of 2014. The legislation includes several new initiatives designed to break down barriers to economic progress facing women and all Minnesotans. Minnesota’s...

Valentine’s Day is a favorite of so many people. In fact, they can’t wait to decorate their offices, classrooms or cubicles with all things red, cupids and candy hearts. They invest in lacy, paper doilies and red construction stock, all with plans of designing their loved ones...

Regarding the upcoming District 833 school board election, I would remind voters that two of the three incumbents spent several thousand district dollars in an unnecessary search for a new superintendent. Tracy Brunnette and David Kemper were part of the school board that decided...

On Nov. 5, South Washington County School district voters will be asked to help our students and your children ‘Step into the Future.’ As School Board members, we support the three questions on the ballot and the areas of need that have been identified. As a School Board we...

On Nov. 5, South Washington County School district voters will be asked to help our students and your children ‘Step into the Future.’ As School Board members, we support the three questions on the ballot and the areas of need that have been identified. As a School Board we...

By David Kemper My name is David Kemper and I am running for re-election to the South Washington County School Board. I have a four-year degree in economics from Concordia University and a master’s in information technology from Villanova University. I have three children —...

By Fred Hess I am seeking a seat on the School Board because I believe in the work being done in our district and not because I am in opposition to the way the board or district has acted in the past. As a parent, I remain in awe of the work being done on a daily basis with my...

By Molly Lutz I have been a stay-at-home mom and active community volunteer for the past 17 years. I have served as PTO president at Woodbury Middle School for three years and on the District Communicators Team since 2006. I have also served as PTO president at Woodbury Elementary,...

By Katy McElwee-Stevens My name is Katy McElwee-Stevens and I am a candidate for the South Washington County School Board. I am in my third year of service on the school board. Education and children are my top priority and my passion. I’m running for school board because...

By MIchael Edman When my wife and I started our family we decided to settle in Cottage Grove in large part because of the reputation of the schools in the area. It is extremely important to me that the good schools that enticed my family to move to this area remain strong as my...

By Leilani Holmstadt I am Leilani Holmstadt. Married to my loving husband for 17 years, we’ve been blessed with three wonderful children. I moved to Minnesota from Iowa shortly after graduating from Buena Vista College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. I worked in the...

By Katie Schwartz Hi, I’m Katie Schwartz and I am running for a seat on the South Washington County School Board. Our district needs some fresh faces and new ideas. If elected to the school board, I will ensure equal opportunities for students of all abilities. Being a parent...