Last week Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recognized as the recipient for the prestigious “Standing Ovation” award presented by the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts for her support of the arts through the Legacy Amendment. 

“Senator Carrie Ruud received the “Standing Ovation” award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts for her extraordinary work in support of the nonprofit arts at the Minnesota legislature,” said Sheila Smith, Executive Director of the MCA. “It was awarded at the opening online rally of Arts Action Week which was held virtually due to COVID-19. Senator Ruud is one of three legislators to receive the Standing Ovation award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts in their 45+ year history, acknowledging how exceptional she is.”