Anons did we catch this?
Minnesota Senator Kari Dziedzic passes away at 62
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Minnesota Senator and former DFL Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has reportedly passed away at the age of 62, following a battle with cancer.
Dziedzic had previously battled cancer, and had stepped down in February after learning the cancer had returned.
Several Minnesota politicians have issued statements regarding Dziedzic’s passing, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.
“Kari Dziedzic was a one-of-a-kind leader, ally, and friend. Humble and dedicated, Kari spent her time finding ways to bring people together and serve Minnesotans. And she was good at it,” Governor Walz said. “No one worked harder or got more done in one session as Majority Leader than Kari did. She was a talented legislator with old-school political savvy and a knack for relationship building. The scope of her work will color Minnesota history books forever.
“Former Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic was a courageous, hard-working, and selfless public servant – and proud daughter of Northeast Minneapolis. We were all so fortunate to have witnessed her leadership,” Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan said. She led by example, always one of the last people working at night in the Capitol and a consistent fighter for the working class. She leaves a huge legacy – her loss will be felt widely in the legislature and across Minnesota.
Other Minnesota politicians to issue statements regarding Dziedzic’s death include U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and DFL Chair Ken Martin.
“My heart is with Senator Dziedzic’s family and all who knew and loved her,” Martin said. “It is impossible to overstate the positive impact that Senator Dziedzic’s leadership has had on our state. She devoted her life to making her fellow Minnesotans’ lives better, and she refused to allow cancer to get in her way.”
Dziedzic was first elected to the state legislature in 2012, when she won in a special election. She won re-elections in 2016, 2020, and 2022 before being selected to serve as the Senate Majority Leader in Jan. 2023.
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/12/28/minnesota-senator-kari-dziedzic-passes-away-62-state-politicians-issue-statements/
What was the type of cancer?
The "Suddenlys"?