One thing life has taught me is that human beings do not all learn, process information, communicate, or develop in exactly the same way. We may all bleed the same, but our minds are not all wired exactly the same. Some people thrive in highly structured academic environments. Some people learn best through repetition. Some people learn visually. Some people learn through mentorship and observation. Some people learn by physically doing the work with their own hands. And some

Some people assume I moved to Minnesota simply to run for governor. The truth is, I came to Minnesota for the same reason many people come here — the hope of building something better for myself and my future. I came here for a job opportunity in the airline industry. Like many people who relocate for work, I took a chance on a new beginning and hoped it would lead somewhere better. Unfortunately, that job did not work out. At that point, I had a choice. I could have packed u

My connection to Minnesota began in a nursing home when I was about five years old. The first Minnesotan I ever met was a lady by the name of Miss Cece. She worked at the front desk of the nursing home where I spent a great deal of time as a child. She was probably the first person I ever heard speak with that unmistakable Minnesotan twang and likely the first person I had ever even heard use the word “Minnesotan.” One afternoon, while roaming the halls, I noticed an elderly

Over the next several days, I will be sharing a series of personal blog posts discussing who I am, why I chose Minnesota, what I have experienced while living here, and why I decided to run for Governor. Many people have asked me questions like: “Why Minnesota?” “Why now?” “Why you?” Instead of reducing those answers down to political slogans or thirty-second soundbites, I want to answer them honestly, thoroughly, and directly. Some of these posts will be personal. Some will