State Rep. Mindy Greiling, a 10-term DFL legislator from Roseville, said she won't seek re-election in November and will retire after this spring's session.

She was active in education and mental health issues at the Capitol. She'd been chair of the House Education Finance Committee for four years when the DFL controlled the Legislature.

Said Greiling in a statement:

“I was proud to lead the legislative charge in the Minnesota House of Representatives to reform and properly fund our mental health system. We increased funding more than in any other legislative session in the history of our state.

“However, I must honestly say, that I am leaving with a heavy heart that we now owe our public schools $3.45 billion, over $4,200 per student. I have been proud to author a sweeping education finance reform bill, developed by a broad coalition, which would properly fund schools at the state level and make the system fairer and more welcome to local innovations. I am hopeful to see enactment of this plan in the future."