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Back to EpisodesPower Pairs: A state senator and a superintendent both focused on serving their community
Published 9 months ago
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Laurie Putnam is the superintendent of St. Cloud Public Schools, and the first woman to lead the district.
Her husband, Aric Putnam, is a DFL state senator, representing District 14, which includes St. Cloud.
Together, they’re navigating politics, education, family life and the challenges of leading in the public eye.
MPR News host Angela Davis revisits another conversation in her Power Pairs series. She talks with the Putnams about how they support each other and why they picked careers that serve their community.