Julie Sandstede
Julie Sandstede (née Tarnowski) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 6A in northeastern Minnesota.
Julie Sandstede | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6A district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Carly Melin |
Personal details | |
Born | Julie Tarnowski 1969/1970 (age 50–51) Hibbing, Minnesota |
Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Evan |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Hibbing |
Alma mater | College of St. Scholastica University of Saint Mary |
Occupation | music teacher |
Early life, education, and career
Sandstede was born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, where she graduated from Hibbing High School. She attended the College of St. Scholastica, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music education, and the University of Saint Mary, graduating with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction.[1]
Sandstede is a music teacher, first teaching at Cromwell–Wright School in Cromwell, Minnesota and then at Virginia Public Schools.[1] She is also a volunteer firefighter in Colvin Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, co-president of the Virginia Education Association, president of the Iron Range Service Unit, chair of the Education Minnesota professional advocacy committee, director of the Hibbing City Band, member of the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra and the Hibbing Alumni Band, and a Vacation Bible School volunteer.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Sandstede was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. She, like many DFL politicians from the Duluth area, identify as pro-life.[3]
Personal life
Sandstede and her husband, Evan, have three children and reside in Hibbing. She is a member and choir director at Chisholm Baptist Church.[2]
References
- "Sandstede plans run for House 6A seat". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. January 28, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "Julie Sandstede". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. August 7, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-12-11.