Ruud is the first recipient of the award, which was launched to recognize people, groups, and organizations who have taken a leadership role in advancing the Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates mission to protect Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
If we want to save democracy and get our government to work for us again, it’s up to each one of us to do our homework and research, ask all candidates the tough questions and support those who will work for and by all of the people, no matter what political stripes we wear.
Sen. Carrie Ruud listens, she is respectful of all, she displays integrity and honesty which leads to trustworthiness, she takes actions and gets things done, she works tirelessly, she tries to help those who contact her and she works as a team player.