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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

February is Heart month, and this week is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. 1 in 100 children are born with some sort of congenital heart defect or disease. Because of prayers and the skill of my doctors, I am a heart warrior and will continue to be a voice for those with CHD. Thank you for your support and constant encouragement, and please keep praying for the many families that have experienced CHD.

Updates from the Capitol

Monday was Black Entrepreneurs Day, and I met Dr. Artika Tyner of Planting People Growing Justice. Dr. Tyner is doing great things towards improving literacy rates in our young students. As a teacher for 20 years, I know first hand that this is a serious and pressing issue! I also met with students at the Capitol who visited with the Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations. The groups in attendance included DECA, FFA, SkillsUSA, and more!

This Tuesday was Y Advocacy Day through the YMCA. Students involved in Youth in Government (YIG) came from all across the state to the Capitol for the day. I had the pleasure of connecting with Landon, who is a student at Pacelli Catholic School in our district. It is always great to see young people with interest in and passion for government. Thank you to all of the students to came to visit for the day!

Mueller Minute

In this weeks Mueller Minute, I talk about the deal that we struck on Wednesday evening. If you're wondering what the deal entails, click on the picture to the right to hear me explain what it means. 

Events

Take Your Seat at the Table: MN House Labor and Workforce Committee Listening Session. Friday, February 7th 8:30am

Paint the Rink Pink: Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:05pm

Fishing for a Cure: Saturday, February 15th, noon-2pm

Honor Flight Fundraising Dinner: Saturday, February 15th, 4-9pm

Shoutouts

Shoutout to Leah Motl, IJ Holton Intermediate School Orchestra teacher, on her selection as a Yamaha "40 under 40" excellent music educator for 2025. This selection is a reflection of proven courage, action, creativity, and growth in the classroom. Congratulations, Leah!

Another shoutout to Carter Peterson and Giselle Hinks for advancing to the Southeast Minnesota Final Spelling Bee. Carter and Giselle were 2 of 48 students to compete in the regional spelling bee and will both be competing in the final on Tuesday, February 18th. Congratulations Carter and Giselle!

One final shoutout to Bo Zwiener from Blooming Prairie, who has been named a 2025 Triple 'A' Award recipient. This award honors students who excel in the arts, academics, and athletics, which is not an easy task. Congratulations Bo!

Please Contact Me

Please continue to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you. You can reach me by phone at 651-296-4193 or by email at [email protected] 

Have a great weekend! 

2824 Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar St.
Saint Paul, MN 55155 [email protected]
651.296.4193