Like millions of Americans, I’m feeling considerable pain about the election. I also hope that President Donald Trump and others who’ve been elected will produce progress. Despite my deep disappointment with some results, I think that a number of terrific people were elected in Minnesota, both Republicans and DFLers, who have modeled collaboration and respect that helps improve the lives of youngsters and families. Their actions can serve as national models.
Fortunately Minnesotans re-elected many legislators who have shown a willingness and ability to work across party lines to get valuable things done. Here are a few examples:broadstreet.zone(48036);
–Republicans Rep. Jenifer Loon, of Eden Prairie, Rep. Sondra Erickson, of Princeton, Sen. Roger Chamberlain, Lino Lakes, and Rep. Bob Dettmer, Forest Lake, have been advocates of strong early childhood options as well as district and charter public school options. So have DFL Sens. Melisa Franzen, of Edina, and Ann Rest, of New Hope,