Sandra Peterson

Oct 26, 2015

Former lawmaker and union leader Sandra Peterson dies

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79.

Jun 6, 2012

Flurry of retirements sets off scramble for House, Senate seats

It’s not uncommon for a legislator or two to announce their retirements after the end of session. But 2012 has seen more last-minute departures than many political pros can ever recall.

May 30, 2012

Harrington says sayonara to Senate

Sen. John Harrington’s legislative career will come to a close after just two years. In 2010 the former St. Paul police chief easily won an eight-candidate DFL primary to replace retiring Sen. Mee Moua.

Mar 30, 2012

Bonding: You can’t get there from here

About all the competing House and Senate bonding proposals share is a dim prospect for bridging their many differences with the other chamber’s bill.

Dec 10, 2010

Stormy session ahead for Met Council

Transportation policy wonks wondering how the new Republican legislative majority will approach the Metropolitan Council can find a hint in the state GOP platform. The party's position is succinct and seemingly unambiguous:

Aug 20, 2010

More committee shakeups in Senate?

Chaudhary's primary loss made him the body's fifth departing chair

Aug 24, 2009

Other candidates who have filed as of last week

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79. A statement from Education Minnesota says Peterson died at a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Peterson was president of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers when it merged with the ...

Feb 10, 2009

Try again: Hornstein will introduce bill to wrest Met Council fiefdom from the governor’s grasp

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79. A statement from Education Minnesota says Peterson died at a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Peterson was president of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers when it merged with the ...

Apr 23, 2008

"Busing, Flushing And Planning": Met Council At A Crossroads

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79. A statement from Education Minnesota says Peterson died at a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Peterson was president of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers when it merged with the ...

Apr 23, 2008

"Busing, Flushing And Planning": Met Council At A Crossroads

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79. A statement from Education Minnesota says Peterson died at a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Peterson was president of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers when it merged with the ...

Nov 22, 2004

Minnesota lawmakers seek

Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota’s two largest teachers unions, has died. She was 79. A statement from Education Minnesota says Peterson died at a Minneapolis hospital Saturday after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Peterson was president of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers when it merged with the ...