Minnesota / Health Department / Planner Principal State

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Planner Principal State

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

192 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $90,610, above the department median of $90,184.

Employees: 192
Total payroll: $16M
Role median: $90,610
Agency median: $90,184
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,991$100,205+

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How total compensation varies among the 192 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Planner Principal State is held in 28 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $90,610 ranks #13 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

African Heritage Council

$117,068 · 1

Capitol Area Architect

$98,072 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,738 · 1

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$97,734 · 1

Amateur Sports Community

$97,734 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$94,147 · 6

Public Safety Department

$93,491 · 17

Employ & Econ Development Department

$92,427 · 10

Pollution Control Agency

$92,213 · 39

Corrections Department

$92,081 · 7

Median total compensation for the Planner Principal State role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jennifer Plum

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,908

Sub-department: EPR Med Counter Measure Staff
Base pay: $90,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,908
Hire date: 2019-12-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Jennifer Plum serves as a Planner Principal State within Epr Medical Counter Measure Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,908. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robin Bly

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,674

Sub-department: HP ORHPC Mgr Staff
Base pay: $90,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,674
Hire date: 2021-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robin Bly holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Hp Orhpc Manager Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,674. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sneha Singh

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,546

Sub-department: CHE Comm Engage Sys Transf Stf
Base pay: $90,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,546
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sneha Singh holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Che Community Engage Systems Transf Stf. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,546. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abby Shea

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,425

Sub-department: EH DWP SWP Plan S Staff
Base pay: $90,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,425
Hire date: 2016-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abby Shea holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Eh Dwp Swp Plan S Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,425. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathy Denman-Wilke

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,347

Sub-department: CHE COVID Comm Coord Staff
Base pay: $77,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,347
Hire date: 2019-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathy Denman-Wilke is a Planner Principal State at Health Department within Che Covid Community Coordinator Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,347. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenilee Telander

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$90,184

Sub-department: IPMH- Suicide Prevention & MHU
Base pay: $90,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,184
Hire date: 2013-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Jenilee Telander serves as a Planner Principal State within Ipmh- Suicide Prevention & Mhu. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,184. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Haley Storms-Kruchten

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$89,495

Sub-department: HPCD Comp Cancer Staff
Base pay: $89,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,495
Hire date: 2022-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Haley Storms-Kruchten is a Planner Principal State at Health Department within Hpcd Comp Cancer Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,495. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Johanna Christensen

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2024 total comp

$89,358

Sub-department: CH PHP Staff
Base pay: $89,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,358
Hire date: 2014-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Johanna Christensen holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Ch Php Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,358. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Nason

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$89,311

Sub-department: OAIH Grants Team
Base pay: $88,613
Overtime: $698
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,311
Hire date: 2024-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Angela Nason serves as a Planner Principal State within Oaih Grants Team. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,311. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ramya Palaniappan

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,998

Sub-department: CFH MCH WIC Hlth Staf
Base pay: $88,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,998
Hire date: 2018-10-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ramya Palaniappan works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Cfh Mch Wic Health Staf. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Ramya earned $88,998 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Martha Roberts

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,997

Sub-department: HPCD CHP Diabts Hlth Behav Stf
Base pay: $56,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,997
Hire date: -
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Martha Roberts works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Hpcd Chp Diabts Health Behav Stf. Their hire date on record is - as a full-time employee. Martha earned $88,997 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaitlyn Smith

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,615

Sub-department: IPMH-CTPS Prev Unit
Base pay: $88,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,615
Hire date: 2024-03-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kaitlyn Smith works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Ipmh-Ctps Prev Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Kaitlyn earned $88,615 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Larson

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,613

Sub-department: IPMH-CTPS Cess Unit
Base pay: $88,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,613
Hire date: 2024-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Larson holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Ipmh-Ctps Cess Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,613. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andres Flores Fioravanti

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2024 total comp

$88,376

Sub-department: TPC Managers
Base pay: $88,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,376
Hire date: 2023-06-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andres Flores Fioravanti holds the role of Planner Principal State at Health Department within Tpc Managers. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,376. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesse Groettum

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,251

Sub-department: EPR PHEP Staff
Base pay: $88,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,251
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Groettum works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Epr Phep Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $88,251 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mariah Geiger-Williams

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,154

Sub-department: CFH MCH COVID Recovery Staff
Base pay: $88,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,154
Hire date: 2022-12-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mariah Geiger-Williams works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Cfh Mch Covid Recovery Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Mariah earned $88,154 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Brand

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,009

Sub-department: PHL NBS Qual/Data Staff
Base pay: $88,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,009
Hire date: 2005-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Brand is a Planner Principal State at Health Department within Phl Nbs Qual/Data Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,009. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Michels

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$87,535

Sub-department: PHSP-PHP Partner & Comm Unit
Base pay: $87,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,535
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Michels is a Planner Principal State at Health Department within Phsp-Php Partner & Community Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,535. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kortni Cloud

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$87,415

Sub-department: CHE Comm Engage Sys Transf Stf
Base pay: $87,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,415
Hire date: 2023-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kortni Cloud works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Che Community Engage Systems Transf Stf. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Kortni earned $87,415 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Raquel Deherrera

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$87,302

Sub-department: OAIH Grants Team
Base pay: $87,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,302
Hire date: 2024-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Raquel Deherrera serves as a Planner Principal State within Oaih Grants Team. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,302. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carlie Koberstine

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$87,101

Sub-department: HPCD Sage Pgm Supp Staff
Base pay: $87,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,101
Hire date: 2023-02-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carlie Koberstine works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Hpcd Sage Pgm Supp Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Carlie earned $87,101 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sylvette Lopez-Ruth

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$86,739

Sub-department: CHE COVID Comm Coord Staff
Base pay: $77,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,739
Hire date: 2000-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sylvette Lopez-Ruth works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Che Covid Community Coordinator Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Sylvette earned $86,739 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janice Maine

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2024 total comp

$86,664

Sub-department: EPR PHEP Staff
Base pay: $86,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,664
Hire date: 2004-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Janice Maine serves as a Planner Principal State within Epr Phep Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,664. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jayme Carlson

Planner Principal State/Health Department

2025 total comp

$86,581

Sub-department: HPCD CHP CVH Stroke Staff
Base pay: $86,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,581
Hire date: 2023-11-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jayme Carlson works as a Planner Principal State for Health Department within Hpcd Chp Cvh Stroke Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Jayme earned $86,581 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.