[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, the Lake Superior Center Authority, and the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Representative Laurie Pryor – Minnetonka, MN

Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

State Representative

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Danielle Hayden – Hugo, MN

Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

Department of Education Representative

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Bobbie Burnham

Charlotte McDonald – St. Paul, MN

Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

Department of Human Services Representative

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Catherine Wright

Aaron Deris – Eden Praire, MN

Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention

Higher Education Representative

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Mary Ann Marchel

About the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention:

The Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention advises and assists the Minnesota Department of Education with fulfilling federal and state Early Childhood Special Education obligations for children with disabilities ages 0 up to kindergarten entrance and their families.

More information on the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Elaine Hansen – Duluth, MN

Lake Superior Center Authority

Member

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Reappointment

Douglas Britton – Duluth, MN

Lake Superior Center Authority

Member

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Robert Carlson

Tina Koecher – Kerrick, MN

Lake Superior Center Authority

Member

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 1, 2024

Replacing: Dennis Lamkin

Jack LaVoy – Duluth, MN

Lake Superior Center Authority

Member

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 5, 2026

Replacing: Betty Ramsland

About the Lake Superior Center Authority:

The Lake Superior Center Authority (LSCA) provides the statutory responsibilities relating to the operation of the Great Lakes Aquarium and contracts with the Great Lakes Aquarium to provide day-to-day operations. The LSCA is the parent organization that provides the liaison relationship between the Great Lake Aquarium and the State of Minnesota.

More information on the Lake Superior Center Authority can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Kaleeca Bible – Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Board of Nursing

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Effective: December 8, 2020

Term Expires: January 2, 2023

Replacing: Bradley Haugen

About the Minnesota Board of Nursing:

The Minnesota Board of Nursing oversees and assures the safe practice of nursing in Minnesota by holding nurses accountable for conduct based on legal, ethical, and professional standards.

More information on the Minnesota Board of Nursing can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.