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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 1d

I stopped in at Fall Fest 2025 at Gale Woods Farm, a Three Rivers Park District property adjacent to District 37. Many families brought their children to see the farm animals, fiber crafts, food, and nature trails. They are also open tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 1d

Kristy supports public engagement efforts to deepen those community ties. She has long followed technological innovations in law enforcement and supports new technologies capable of protecting both the public and first responders.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 1d

Day three of our priorities series. Today's post is on promoting public safety.

People deserve to feel safe where they live, and that is made possible when neighbors know one another and the first responders who are protecting them.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 1d

My friends and I went to Nightmare on the Crow, a haunted trail hosted by a Greenfield property owner. This is definitely an experience! Before our expedition, we ate at Big Bore BBQ in Hanover. A great way to spend a Friday!

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 2d

I have learned several ways of self-care. I do four intense one-hour workouts a week, eat a healthy gluten free diet, do not drink any alcohol and minimal to no caffeine, and I see a therapist regularly. You can find what works for you and a pathway to heal.

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World Mental Health Day 2025

Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 2d

With my veterans advocacy, I regularly hear devastating stories about their experiences. Some of the stories are personally triggering, as they bring up memories of my own.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 2d

Today on World Mental Health Day, we recognize that there is no health without mental health. We need to support one another and keep talking about mental health.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight community gathered for the sixth annual tribute to those we lost from domestic violence. Tonight’s theme was Bold Voices, which highlights the need for men to speak out when they see abusive behavior. Together we can end domestic abuse. #mariasvoice #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 3d

As a city council member I am proud of our PD’s DARE program and glad we could host officers from WI, MN, ND, and even Oregon in this DARE cohort.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 3d

My friend Gina graduated from Minnesota DARE officer school today! When I was a kid, the county sheriff’s deputy did DARE at my rural school where my mom was the principal. I have fond memories from that time in my life.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 3d

As a veteran advocate & former service member, the recent Post article titled “How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls” is a shot across the bow. We are ready to fight to protect our benefits.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 3d

Day two of our priorities series. Today's post is on developing economic security.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 4d

You can learn a lot about me from my coffee mugs (although I drink only decaf). One of my lady vet besties gave me this Rosie the Riveter mug. Rosie highlights the strength of women during a dire time in history. The red lipstick residue is from the shade I wear which is called Groundbreaker.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 4d

One of my campaign pillars is developing economic security. There are so many ways to achieve that goal. Fostering an environment where manufacturing, industry, and commerce can thrive means good jobs for our residents and fulfilling work to help them reach their dreams and support their families.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 4d

I joined I94 West Chamber on their Cool Jobs tour today. We visited 3 manufacturing facilities in the NW metro. My prior career was global manufacturing so there’s something a bit familiar about being inside a facility like this no matter what product is being fabricated or where it’s located.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 5d

This day and age, families are struggling to maintain a middle-class life, like the one Kristy was raised in. Families are pressed from all sides, whether from the costs of housing, education, transportation, healthcare, or food. We have to do more to ensure life is affordable for Minnesotans.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 5d

Welcome to Kristy's priorities series! Over the next few days, we will be sharing information about each of Kristy's six campaign platform areas of focus.

Bringing down costs for families.

Read more:
kristyjanigoformn.com/priorities/

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 7d

My work in the veterans community means so much as I have found amazing partners and friends in this work to care for veterans and their families. Let’s keep pressing on.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 7d

Today was very emotional to me as I received the Spotlight A Soldier award at the Bill’s Wish Rise and Remember event. The event was to commemorate veterans who have died by suicide.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 8d

As a state senator, I plan to work on efforts to ensure women service members have long and productive careers maximizing their full potential in the Minnesota National Guard without enduring MST.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 8d

For my day job, I have leaned into doing VA disability claims for women vets who experienced military sexual trauma.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 8d

I attended part of a women veterans conference earlier today at Magnus Veterans Foundation. I am always thrilled when I see women vets learning about their benefits and accessing them.

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Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 8d

As a state senator, I will support ways to continue to make our district an attractive place for business and industry.

Kristy Janigo @kristyjanigomn.bsky.social · 8d

As a former global manufacturing, business, and retail professional and academic, I could not be prouder of the success of business in our community because that means a strong tax base and good jobs for our residents.

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