Power Pair: A superintendent and a state senator focused on serving their community

from MPR News with Angela Davis · host Minnesota Public Radio

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. 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. Check out Angela’s previous Power Pair conversations. Do you know a Power Pair?We’d love to hear your ideas for Power Pairs to interview. Send us your suggestions.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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