Power Pair: A superintendent and a state senator focused on serving their community
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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 continues her Power Pairs series with a conversation about how they support each other and why they picked careers that serve their community.
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Guests:
Laurie Putnam is the superintendent of St. Cloud Public Schools.
Aric Putnam is a DFL state senator representing District 14, which includes St. Cloud and surrounding communities.
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