Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 202 2nd Avenue in Oklee, Minnesota, as the "Coya Knutson Post Office."
Sponsors: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Target Audience
Population: People associated with the Oklee, MN Post Office
Estimated Size: 450
- This bill affects the naming of a specific postal facility.
- The facility is located in Oklee, Minnesota, a small town.
- The primary impact is symbolic, recognizing Coya Knutson.
- Residents of Oklee may experience a sense of pride or recognition.
- The actual day-to-day postal operations and services remain unchanged.
- Primarily impacts those who use or are associated with the Oklee post office.
Reasoning
- This policy affects primarily the residents of Oklee, Minnesota, a small town, by naming their local post office after Coya Knutson.
- The impact is largely symbolic, boosting local pride and providing historical recognition.
- Given the modest budget and scope, the financial and operational aspects of the post office remain unchanged.
- The interviews reflect the diversity within the population of Oklee, including those directly involved with the post office and those with ties to the town's history.
- Some interviewees may not perceive any personal impact, showing how localized the effects are.
Simulated Interviews
Retired teacher (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 66 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's wonderful to honor Coya Knutson. She did a lot for women in politics.
- Naming the post office after her is a nice tribute, and I'm proud of it.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Postal worker (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to have a named building, but it doesn't change my job.
- I'm more focused on daily operations than on the name.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Local historian (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a step in the right direction for recognizing important figures in our town's history.
- It might inspire more people to learn about Coya Knutson's contributions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Coffee shop owner (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The change is fine, but it doesn't really matter to my business.
- As long as the post office continues functioning, I'm okay with it.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired farmer (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 72 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate that we're acknowledging someone important to the area.
- It's a small gesture, but it feels good.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
School principal (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see this as an opportunity to discuss local politics in the school curriculum.
- It doesn't impact me day-to-day, but it's a positive gesture.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Freelancer (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to learn more about Coya Knutson through the post office story.
- Naming changes don't affect me, but I appreciate the history.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retiree (Thief River Falls, Minnesota)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a touching tribute for someone from our region.
- Affects me personally very little, but it's nice to see acknowledgment.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Local government employee (Oklee, Minnesota)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the post office could boost town spirit during events.
- It's a positive change, focusing more on heritage.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
University student (Duluth, Minnesota)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Interesting decision that might be useful in my studies.
- I don't feel much personal impact, but it's nice to see historical figures recognized.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1000 (Low: $500, High: $1500)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The symbolic nature of the bill means direct financial implications are minor.
- No operational changes are involved except for signage and internal recognition.