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
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 6A district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byCarly Melin
Personal details
Born
Julie Tarnowski

1969/1970 (age 50–51)
Hibbing, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Evan
Children3
ResidenceHibbing
Alma materCollege of St. Scholastica
University of Saint Mary
Occupationmusic 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]

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References
  1. "Sandstede plans run for House 6A seat". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. January 28, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  2. "Julie Sandstede". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. August 7, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
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