Recent Articles from Todd Nelson
Breaking the Ice: Court administrator’s role has statewide reach
“It’s great to be working for the third branch of government."
Breaking the Ice: ‘Apolitical’ Shellito heads veterans department
“The mission is solid, important, and I’ve got a great team."
Breaking the Ice: Sen. Frentz prioritizes schools, bipartisanship
“I would love to be an agent for some better cooperation between metro and greater Minnesota"
Breaking the Ice: Housing sets stage for success, advocate says
“You really need that foundation to do well in school or to maintain employment or really to be healthy”
Breaking the Ice: Advocate seeks transportation options statewide
Jessica Treat, executive director of Transit for Livable Communities & St. Paul Smart Trips, has chosen to live without a car for almost a decade
Breaking the Ice: Former legislative assistant settles into House
“It’s fun to be on the other side and be someone sitting at the table who actually is allowed to speak.”
Breaking the Ice: Scott Jensen brings medical, civic experience to Senate
He hopes to bring “expertise and common sense to the health care reform issue”
Breaking the Ice: Decades in government shape MPCA leader’s work
John Linc Stine’s experience in other state government roles has been instrumental in shaping his approach as commissioner of the MPCA
Breaking the Ice: Coffee, rural roots fuel advocate/lobbyist
Susie Emmert Schatz decided she wanted to "help change the system"
Breaking the Ice: Securing retirement for public employees
Susan Lenczewski is grappling with the complex laws governing retirement benefits.
Breaking the Ice: Broad experience, interests yield ‘jack-of-all-trades’
Hue Nguyen is leading the Department of Education's effort to write the state’s plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act
Breaking the Ice: Linking Human Services with communities
Antonia Wilcoxon helps bring the voices of racial and ethnic groups experiencing disparities to the attention of the Department of Human Services.
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