Thank you to Councilmember Garrido, city staff, & community members who organized and attended the vigil for Kristin & Evie! If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can get help at Day One Services by calling 1-866-223-1111 or texting 612-399-9995.

Join neighbors and community members to honor the victims of the August 12 domestic-related homicide in Hopkins. A community-led vigil is scheduled for Monday, August 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Downtown Park, 40 9th Avenue S.

Excited to attend the SD46 DFL picnic tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 15 from 11:30 am - 2 pm at Oak Hill Park! We have just been thru a tough primary and it is time to come together to help our DFL candidates up and down the ticket. Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for a back-to-school supply drive w/ Rep. Larry Kraft & I will be hosting for STEP Food Shelf on Sat., Aug. 15 11:00 am - 2:00 pm @ STEP (6812 W Lake St, St Louis Park). STEP provides over 700 students with school supplies that helps them reach their goal.

We had a tragic event in a Hopkins home daycare today that left three dead including a 7 year-old child. Here is a resource on how to talk to your child about the death of a classmate bit.ly/4qi4Vgz, For those experiencing domestic violence, help is available from

Don’t forget to vote in the primary election today! Polls are open until 8 pm tonight. You can find your polling location at pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

It’s our amazing daughter Madeline’s BDay today! She is adventurous, compassionate, a social justice warrior, and a beautiful human inside and out 😊. And, has good taste in life partners (Anna) ❤️. Happy Birthday Madeline!

I first met Peggy Flanagan when she was my Camp Wellstone trainer and knew then that she had the soul of a public servant. She has shown it time & again as a school board member, ED @ CDF, as a legislator, and as Lt Gov. Please join me in voting for Peggy Flanagan for US Senate!

Happy Birthday to this man, Jacques Youakim, my husband who never seems to age! Love your adventurous spirit and kind heart ❤️. So glad we got to celebrate your birthday with all of our kiddos!

Last Legislative Update for a while due to election year rules: STEP school supply drive, last chance to take my legislative survey, and time in community. You may still contact my office with your questions and concerns. Have a great summer! bit.ly/3RhrF3g

Thank you to the folks at Stonecrest for the tour of your senior living home on Minnetonka! It is a wonderful facility that gives people a sense of home.

Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July as you celebrate with friends and family!

Our 34 years together have flown by! Three kids, 3 cats, 2 apartments, 2 houses, 2 campers, lots of used/new cars, & loads of adventures together. I can’t wait to see what the next 34 years bring. I couldn’t think of a better partner to share them with. I love you Jacques!

Happy Father’s Day to those who help raise our future generations! To the special father’s in my life, my Dad Roger Funk and my husband Jacques Youakim, thank you both for teaching me the meaning of compassion and community ❤️.

Today we say goodbye & celebrate the life of my Aunt Lee Hovanetz (Ashton). She was an adventurous, kind, & beautiful soul. A life long teacher (30+ years) who loved my Uncle John, her 2 children, & 4 grandchildren.

Stage is set in Hopkins Downtown Park for 2026 Pride Festival from 11 am - 4 pm today! Music, vendors, & family friendly fun. I am so proud to live in a welcoming community. Thank you to the many who organized & volunteered for this!

A year later and her guidance is still so very missed ❤️‍🩹! You are still the North Star that guides us Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman.

Legislative Update including remembering Melissa & Mark Hortman (and their dog GIlbert), information on bills passed, pride month, and local events. Enjoy the cooler weekend weather! bit.ly/442IwJH

Yesterday we celebrated St Louis Park music teacher David Davis, the 2026 MN Teacher of the Year! Mr. Davis believes each student has their own inherent brilliance that he aims to uplift. And, he loves watching them gain confidence when they learn a new skill. Congratulations!!

Wonderful evening @ the STEP Foodshelf Gala, they’ve been in SLP for 50 years. Being in a room full of people committed to taking care of their community is special! Gilah Mashaal, owner of Needle & Skein, was celebrated for her incredible support of STEP. www.stepslp.org

Today we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Hope to see you Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30-8:00 pm at our SD46 Town Hall in St Louis Park City Hall Council Chambers!

Legislative update with upcoming Town Hall, end of the legislative session thoughts, and more. bit.ly/4tSNdQX

On Tuesday, I filed to run for re-election to continue serving the residents of Hopkins, Edina, & St. Louis Park (46B) as your State Representative. And yes, I know it looks like I have the State Capitol growing out of my head. That is what I get for not checking the photo 😂.

Thank you Sarah Dzuik for the tour of Junior Achievement in St Paul. You’re doing amazing work exposing students to career paths w/ Biz Town, teaching financial literacy w/ Finance Park, & helping them chart a path w/ Dream Accelerator. Check it out here www.janorth.org!

We adjourned Sine Die today. Proud of the work we did to stabilize HCMC, get a bonding bill, and anonymous threat reporting systems in our schools as well as other small items. Hear more about it on our upcoming Town Hall on May 27 from 6:30-8 pm at St Louis Park City Hall.

Legislative Update from the MN House floor tonight as the clock winds down. bit.ly/49VMg30

It was great to see this amazing group of women today and I’m proud to call them friends! They came up to advocate to keep our communities safe and healthy 😊.

Over 8 hours sharing MN’s stories about how they have been affected by gun violence & pushing for a vote on a common sense gun violence package. Students, parents, grandparents, & MNs from all walks of life have been here today in support. When you pray, move your feet!

Many of you have asked how you can support the gavel to gavel sit-in my DFL House colleagues are doing to demand action on gun violence prevention, here is one way to do that. Come to the Capitol at 4:30 pm!