Kari Dziedzic
legislator from Minneapolis
Kari Dziedzic ( DEED-zik; June 5, 1962 – December 27, 2024) was an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 60, which includes portions of the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County. District 60 is also notable for including part of the University of Minnesota. In 2022, she was selected by her caucus to serve as Majority Leader for the 93rd Minnesota Legislature. Before holding elected office, Dziedzic was executive assistant to U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone.
She stepped down from leadership after the first session due to a cancer diagnosis. In October 2025, the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis was dedicated in her honor.
Early life, education, and career
Dziedzic was the daughter of Walt Dziedzic, a longtime Minneapolis City Council member, Minneapolis Park Board member, and police inspector. Her brother is retired NHL player Joe Dziedzic. She attended Edison High School in Minneapolis, and received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota.
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