Penny Simonsen, a South Dakota State University graduate and transportation/community development planner for the East Central (Minnesota) Regional Development Commission participates in efforts related to Lake Mille Lacs, Veteran’s Evergreen, and St. Croix scenic byways. In addition to her varied responsibilities with the ECRDC, she owns Tinshack Co. yarn shop in Isle, Minnesota featuring wool from her flock of Shetland sheep. Her husband Steve, son Brandon, and basset hound Newman round out her family.