Julie Sandstede | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the
Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6A district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Carly Melin |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Igo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julie Tarnowski 1969 or 1970 (age 53–54) Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Evan |
| Residence(s) | Hibbing, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
College of St. Scholastica (
BA) University of Saint Mary ( M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Music teacher |
Julie Sandstede (née Tarnowski) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she formerly represented District 6A in northeastern Minnesota.
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 opposes abortion. [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
- ^ a b c "Sandstede plans run for House 6A seat". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. 2016-01-28. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ a b "Julie Sandstede". Hibbing Daily Tribune. Adams Publishing Group. August 7, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ^ Brown, Aaron (2016-08-10). "Sandstede wins House 6A DFL primary". Minnesota Brown. Retrieved 2021-09-14.