Lorrie Janatopoulos lives in the heart of the Iron Range on 22 acres of land wrapped around a small lake. She’s been married for 33 years, and is a proud mother of one son and a loving grandmother to two granddaughters. Lorrie’s passion for family and community fuels her work and her campaign theme - Iron Range Strong.

An ardent supporter of mining, Lorrie is a champion for economic development, affordable housing and protecting the rights of all Minnesotans. She counts among her 30+ years’ experience:

• Director of CareerForce Centers & Programming at the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, overseeing 150 staff at 50 locations throughout the state

• Planning Director at the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, one of Minnesota’s largest non-profits, responsible for strategic planning and policy development

• Assistant for the St. Louis County Sixth District Commissioner Office, drafting policy recommendations and managing constituent relations

• EMPOWER Coordinator at Hibbing Community College, supporting training and employment opportunities for women in nontraditional career paths

• 2016 Bush Fellow with focused work at the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board on the Recharge the Range initiative

• Master’s of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs & Executive Certificate of Public Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

• Appointed by Governors Carlson, Dayton & Walz to committees focused on age-friendly policies, women’s economic security and protections for LGBTQ Minnesotans

Lorrie has defended the Iron Range way of life her entire career; she’s ready to bring her vast experience to St. Paul to continue supporting the vibrant community she calls home.