Lucy grew up with her brother and sister in St. Paul. Her father was an immigrant from Poland and her mother was of Irish descent. She moved to the Brainerd area when she married lifelong Brainerd resident Frank Nesheim in 1957. She started her career in healthcare, first at the Miners Hospital in Crosby (which is now the Cuyuna District Hospital) and later as a radiology technician at the Brainerd Regional Treatment Center.

Lucy's sister passed on, but her brother and his wife have also chosen to make this part of the state home.

I know Lucy-I bought bait from her!
Lucy and Frank owned and operated Nesheim Bait & Tackle and Minnow Hatchery for 35 years-supporting the fishing habits of people throughout the area and around the state. In her years with Nesheim Bait she learned in great detail the struggles and joys of running a small business in rural Minnesota-and that there is a lot to know about luring and catching fish!

I know Lucy-I went to school with her kids!
Lucy and Frank raised four children: Christine, Julie, Nancy and Eric. They are proud of the education and quality of life their children were able to enjoy in Brainerd-and they're excited to welcome their four grandchildren for visits whenever possible. Lucy is committed to using her position on the City Council to preserving that way of life. Her personal interest in area schools is ongoing-two of her grandchildren live in the district!

I know Lucy-My vote helped put her on the city council!
Lucy was first elected to the Brainerd City Council in 1988. She now serves on the Safety and Public Works Committee

I know Lucy-Her volunteer work made a difference in my life!
Organizations like Zonta International, the St. Joseph's Hospital Advisory Committee, School District 181's Community Education Board, and others have supplemented Lucy's political involvements as she strives to help those around her. Lucy also has great cultural interest-she was a charter member of the Brainerd Art Club and enjoys oil painting and her association with other artists.

Lucy has been tireless in her work to build strong communities and improve the fortunes of all area residents.

I know Lucy-She's a part of my community!
Lucy's friends in and around Brainerd are many. From her colleagues in city government and her friends from way back to members of her parish and the new people she meets every day, Lucy talks to and hears from a lot of people. All of those people have shaped the way she sees the district and the issues that affect it.