School Board
District 5
I am an Anishinabe woman from the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Northern Minnesota. I’m also of Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian descent from my father’s side. My greatest joy is being a mother and raising my two children, Eloise age 8 and Daniel age 5, to be proud of their heritage, and to love and look out for others.
Learn MoreI work for my tribe as the Director of Mino Bimaadiziwin ("Good Life"; Mino-B) Wellness Clinic in Minneapolis. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and have a doctorate in family social science. My research has focused on racial and health disparities experienced by Native American people, integration of behavioral health and cultural healing practices into healthcare, and healing and resiliency.
Learn MoreAdvancing Equity Coalition and League of Women Voters Minneapolis host candidate forum - attendees from at-large Lisa Skjefte and Sonya Emerick, and District 5 candidate Laurelle Myhra.
Read MoreVoices for Racial Justice and Educators for Excellence-Minnesota invited all MPS school board candidates to share their vision for solutions related to protecting teacher diversity and student wellbeing. Three candidates-- Sonya Emerick, Laurelle Myhra, and Lisa Skjefte--accepted the invitation. The rich discussion that follows, moderated by Alex Leonard, Licensed School Counselor at Patrick Henry High School, features questions from educators, students, and the community.
Read MoreLaurelle Myhra, a marriage and family therapist who directs the Mino Bimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic, wants to bring her culturally responsive mental health skills and business acumen to the Minneapolis school board. By BECKY Z. DERNBACH
Read MorePollen's Minneapolis Public Schools School Board Voter Guide! Learn more about candidates and their ideas for protecting teacher diversity and student wellbeing.
Read MoreLIVE on Native Roots Radio interview with Laurelle Myhra on her priorities for school board!
Read MoreLaurelle Myhra said she 'understood' the policy, but retaining minority teachers would require recruiting, higher pay and support in the school system By Kelsey Koberg | Fox News
Read MoreShare your priorities with me. Ask a question. Would you like to volunteer? Would you like a yard sign? Email me at laurellemyhra4schoolboard@gmail.com Miigwech/Thank you!