Bev Scalze

Beverly M. Scalze (October 27, 1943 – June 23, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 42 in the Senate, which included portions of Ramsey County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career Scalze graduated from Lake of the Woods High School in Baudette. She later attended the College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul and Century College in White Bear Lake, receiving her A.D. and A.A. in art. She was a technician at 3M from 1962 to 1966, and was owner-artist of Scalze's from 1966 to 1996. She was the owner and operator of Hoffman Corner Heating and Air Conditioning in White Bear Lake, beginning in 1996.

Scalze was active in her local community and in state government for many years. From 1979 to 2002, she served as a member of the Little Canada City Council.

In the 2012 Minnesota Senate election, Scalze ran for the seat for District 42 and defeated April King, receiving 55.57% of the vote. Scalze focused on clean water, infrastructure, and local government issues. Scalze served as vice chair of the Senate Capital Investment Committee. She did not seek re-election in 2016.

Scalze died of cancer on June 23, 2021.