Loeffler-Kemp to seek fourth term on Duluth School Board – Duluth News Tribune

DULUTH — Duluth School Board member and former board chair Rosie Loeffler-Kemp announced her reelection campaign Wednesday.

As the longest-serving member currently on the board, this will mark Loeffler-Kemp’s fourth run for the District 1 seat, which she has held since 2013.

“As we navigate the uncertainty during these challenging times, we need strong, dependable leadership with experience, knowledge and commitment,” Loeffler-Kemp said in a news release. “With over 30 years of community involvement, I will continue to work to carry out our Duluth Public Schools’ mission to inspire every student with learning opportunities for growth, creativity and curiosity.”

Throughout her 12 years on the board, Loeffler-Kemp has held every leadership position, including chair, vice-chair and clerk. She served on the Minnesota School Boards Association Delegate Assembly for seven years starting in 2017 and has been the school board representative for both Community Action Duluth and Duluth Head Start. She currently chairs the district’s policy committee as well as three other general education committees.

In 2025, Loeffler-Kemp was selected to the All-State School Board by the MSBA for her years of commitment to local education.

Loeffler-Kemp spent three years as the state Parent Teacher Association president and remains closely involved with local PTA groups. For over 25 years, she has worked with the League of Women Voters and currently holds a position on the Great Lakes Aquarium Board.

Loeffler-Kemp earned her Master’s degree in social work and graduated in 2015 from the University of Minnesota Duluth. While getting her degree, she also worked at Lester Park Elementary School as part of the AmeriCorps program, which inspired her to run for school board in 2013.

“I believe strong public schools build strong communities, and that drives my passion to continue to serve all our children,” said Loeffler-Kemp. “It is an honor and privilege to serve on the Duluth School Board. I will continue to build on our strengths, carry out our community-driven strategic plan and expand on our community partnerships to ensure every student in Duluth achieves a high-quality education.”

Loeffler-Kemp’s term will expire in January 2026. Filings for

Duluth School Board elections

officially open May 20, with the general election taking place Nov. 4.

This story was edited at 7:57 p.m. on May 7 to correct misspellings of Loeffler-Kemp’s surname and add where she got a Master’s degree. It was originally posted at 6:05 p.m. The News Tribune regrets the error.

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