Connie Bernardy (born February 26, 1963) is a

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politician and former member of the

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. A member of the

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(DFL), she represented District 41A in the north-central

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metropolitan area.

Education

Bernardy graduated from Spring Lake Park High School. She attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College. She later attended the

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, graduating with a B.A. in

communication studies Communication studies (or communication science) is an academic discipline that deals with processes of human communication and behavior, patterns of communication in interpersonal relationships, social interactions and communication in differ ...

, and also the University of St. Thomas, graduating with an M.B.A. certification in government acquisitions and contract management.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Bernardy was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2000. She served until she resigned on September 4, 2006 in order to work for Education Minnesota as a lobbyist. She was elected to the House again in 2012, serving until 2022.

Personal life

Bernardy is married to her husband, Dan. They have three children and reside in

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External links

Rep. Connie Bernardy
''official Minnesota House of Representatives website''
Rep. Connie Bernardy
''official campaign website'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Bernardy, Connie 1963 births Living people Women state legislators in Minnesota Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives People from Fridley, Minnesota People from New Brighton, Minnesota University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) alumni University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication alumni Anoka-Ramsey Community College alumni 21st-century American women politicians 21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature