Summer UpdateDear Northlanders, I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer. It’s hard to believe it’s already August and that kids will be heading back to school soon. I remember thinking, Yes, it’s summer — no parent portal for three months! While raising kids, it often felt like there were only two seasons: summer and parent portal. Over the past weeks, I’ve enjoyed being out in the community — attending parades, visiting businesses, and meeting with childcare providers. I joined community members in Brimson for a packed evening meeting to discuss recovery efforts and next steps after recent damage. To date, I’ve had the pleasure of participating in the Two Harbors, Hermantown, and Hoyt Lakes parades. Each community did a fantastic job coordinating their events, and it was wonderful to connect with residents of all ages. The smiles were the best and the high-fives from the kids remain one of my favorite parts. I was also honored to travel to Bemidji to be recognized by the League of Greater Minnesota Cities for my legislative work authoring a bill, which passed, to fund ambulance services in Greater Minnesota. It was a great evening, and I appreciated hearing legislators from both parties speak about working together in a 67–67 tied House chamber. Since no bill could leave the chamber without at least one vote from the other side of the aisle, finding common ground was essential. Ambulance services were one example of how that bipartisan cooperation made a real difference. I’m happy to be back in the district, enjoying walks in the woods, time at the lake, community gatherings like Neighborhood Night Out, and family reunions to create and cherish memories together. Imer Garata Aus — Always Straight Ahead — as my dear friend Jack Sodebier would say. Warmly,
Natalie Community Congratulations to these champions and cheers to the love of youth sports!  Fun watching youth softball!  Time in the woods.  Listening to families who lost everything in the Brimson fires.  Time with Bemidji chamber of commerce.   Packed house regarding Brimson fires.  #BrimsonStrong   Time at Lakewood school touring area which will soon get upgrades to outdoor learning after applying and receiving grants! National Night Out Hermantown neighborhood night out.   Grand Lake neighborhood night out.   Solway neighborhood night out.   Fredenberg neighborhood night out. Family Time Enjoying time with out grandson and grandson. Upcoming Events |