Ensuring Balance
for Minnesotans!
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Kurt Daudt District 31AAbout KurtRepesentative Kurt Daudt represents parts of Isanti, Anoka and Sherburne counties.
Kurt served 6 years as an Isanti County Commissioner and was a Stanford Town Board Supervisor from 1999-2005. When he is not working for the taxpayers in St. Paul, he can be found working on Project 24, a non-profit organization he helped found that builds orphanages in Kenya.
Kurt resides on the... Read More
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Mary Franson District 08BAbout MaryRepresentative Mary Franson represents northeastern Douglas County and eastern Otter Tail County.
Prior to being elected to the legislature, Mary was a licensed childcare provider and small business owner. She graduated from University of Minnesota (Duluth) with a degree in psychology
Mary lives in Alexandria and has three children, Helena, Karl and Kahllin.
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Ron Kresha District 09BAbout RonRepresentative Ron Kresha represents most of Morrison County and the southwest portion of Todd County.
Ron has 12 years experience managing small to medium companies for growth and increased brand awareness. He currently is CEO of Golden Shovel Agency, a rural economic development company that manages the online presence of cities and counties seeking economic growth. Previously he... Read More
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Josh Heintzeman District 10AAbout JoshRepresentative Josh Heintzeman represents the western portion of Crow Wing County.
Josh is a small business owner and former member of the Thirty Lakes Water Shed Board. He currently resides in Nisswa, where he's lived since 1991 with his wife Keri and their six children.
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Dale Lueck District 10BAbout DaleRepresentative Dale Lueck represents Aitkin and Crow Wing County.
Dale is a farmer and served as the president of the Aitkin-Carlton County Farm Bureau and has served previous as an Aitkin County Commissioner for two terms. Dale is a veteran of there United States Navy, serving for 28 years before retiring in 1997. Dale has also served, and continues to serve on a number of boards and... Read More
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Lisa Demuth District 13AAbout LisaRepresentative Lisa Demuth represents Paynesville, Cold Spring, and portions of Stearns County.
She co-owns and manages commercial property. Prior to her election to the legislature, Lisa served as a member of the ROCORI school board for 11 years. She and her husband attend River of Life Church in Cold Spring.
Lisa and her husband live in Cold Spring and have four children and... Read More
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Tama Theis District 14AAbout TamaRepresentative Tama Theis represents the communities of St. Augusta and Waite Park and much of St. Cloud.
Tama and her husband own and operate a remodeling business in St. Cloud. She is the former President of the Central Minnesota Builders Association, where she mentored small business owners, and is active in the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. She has volunteered for Birthline, Inc.... Read More
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Sondra Erickson District 15AAbout SondraRepresentative Sondra Erickson represents portions of Mille Lacs, Kanabec and Sherburne counties.
Sondra is a retired English teacher of 35 years. She is active in church activities in Princeton, Minnesota, located in east central Minnesota, where she is a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Civic Betterment Club, Central Minnesota Republican Women and Farm Bureau.
Sondra lives... Read More
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Dave Baker District 17BAbout DaveRepresentative Dave Baker represents most of Kandiyohi County.
Dave is the owner of Baker Hospitalities, and past-Chairman elect of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is an active member of the Minnesota Restaurant Association, and a former President and Commissioner for the Willmar Municipal Utilities.
Dave and his wife Mary have three children. They co-... Read More
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Glenn Gruenhagen District 18BAbout GlennRepresentative Glenn Gruenhagen represents all of Sibley County and most of McLeod County.
Glenn was raised on a dairy farm in Glencoe, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is the owner of Gruenhagen Insurance and Financial Services in Glencoe, and has more than 35 years of experience in private business, insurance, and financial planning. He also served for 16 years... Read More
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Rod Hamilton District 22BAbout RodRepresentative Rod Hamilton represents all or portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles and Redwood counties.
Rod is employed by Christensen Farms at Sleepy Eye, Minnesota and serves as Communication Manager. In previous years, he was also the Director of Business Development and Director of Sow Production. In conjunction with his work at Christensen Farms, he is active in the Minnesota... Read More
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Brian Daniels District 24BAbout BrianRepresentative Brian Daniels represents parts of Dodge County, Steele County, and Rice County.
Brian is a small business owner and former School Board member. He's also volunteered as a youth hockey coach. Brian has been married to his wife, Liz, for more than 37 years. They have four children and six grandchildren.
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Peggy Bennett District 27AAbout PeggyRepresentative Peggy Bennett represents most of Freeborn County.
Peggy works as a teacher, having taught in Wells and Albert Lea since 1981. She's active in her church and community, serving as a volunteer working with disadvantaged youth.
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Greg Davids District 28BAbout GregRepresentative Greg Davids represents Houston and Fillmore counties.
A graduate of Spring Valley High School, Greg went on to obtain a social science degree from Winona State University. He is a former teacher and mayor of Preston. He currently owns an insurance agency and a farm in Fillmore County.
Greg and his wife, Bonnie, live in Preston. They have three adult children.
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Joe McDonald District 29AAbout JoeRepresentative Joe McDonald represents Wright County and a western portion of Hennepin County.
Joe served as a school board member, city councilman and mayor in Delano prior to being elected to the Minnesota House. His father, the late K.J. McDonald, served seven terms in the House (1977-1991). He has an extensive photography background and operates a studio in Delano.
Joe and... Read More
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Brian Johnson District 32AAbout BrianRepresentative Brian Johnson represents part of Isanti and Chisago Counties.
Brian grew up on his family’s dairy farm and graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School. He spent 26 years in law enforcement and 17 of those years as a deputy with the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office. Brian was also a volunteer firefighter.
Brian and his wife, Diane, live in Cambridge. They have a... Read More
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Jerry Hertaus District 33AAbout JerryRepresentative Jerry Hertaus represents most of western Hennepin County.
Prior to serving at the legislature, Jerry served as the Mayor of Greenfield for one term. He also served as the President of the Rockford-Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Greenfield Planning Commission. He also has previous experience as a farmer, real estate broker, and coronary care nurse... Read More
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Bob Dettmer District 39AAbout BobRepresentative Bob Dettmer represents Forest Lake, Stillwater, Scandia and the communities of Shafer, Franconia Township, Marine on St. Croix, May Township and Stillwater Township.
Bob is a retired teacher, coach and military officer. For 34 years, he taught at Forest Lake High School and was also Head Wrestling Coach. Bob graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in... Read More
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Jim Nash District 47AAbout JimRepresentative Jim Nash represents western Carver County.
Jim is a small business owner and former Mayor of Waconia. He previously served as City Council Member.
He lives in Waconia with his wife Kim. They have six children.
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Tony Jurgens District 54BAbout TonyRepresentative Tony Jurgens represents portions of Dakota and Washington counties in the southeastern part of the Twin Cities.
Tony and his wife Dawn have lived in Cottage Grove for over 25 years and they have two adult daughters. He is employed as an independent insurance agent with InsuranceWorks Agency, Inc. As a result of Tony’s extensive volunteer service to the city of Cottage... Read More
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Jon Koznick District 58AAbout JonRepresentative Jon Koznick represents Lakeville.
Jon is a former small businessowner of a mortgage company in downtown Lakeville, and currently works at Provincial Bank Mortgage. In the community, Jon is a member of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association. Jon is a member of All Saints Church in Lakeville.
Jon... Read More
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Pat Garofalo District 58BAbout PatRepresentative Pat Garofalo Farmington and the surrounding area in southeast Dakota County, as well as the northwest portion of Goodhue County.
Pat is a lifelong resident of the area having grown up in Lakeville, graduating from Rosemount High School in 1989 and Mankato State University in 1994. He is a consultant working as a network and voice engineer.
Pat and his wife, Julie... Read More
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Anne Neu District 32BAbout AnneRepresentative Anne Neu represents most of Chisago County.
She is an avid supporter of the Boy Scouts and has served on the North Branch Planning Commission. She has also served as Vice President of Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Series, which provides leadership training to conservative women so they can fulfill leadership roles in their careers, communities and government.... Read More
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Barb Haley District 21AAbout BarbRepresentative Barb Haley represents portions of Goodhue and Wabasha counties.
Barb has extensive experience working in business and with non-profits, most recently with Every Hand Joined, an education initiative. She also recently initiated a project called “Red Wing WORKS” - a partnership between schools and manufacturers that is focused on promoting manufacturing careers and building... Read More
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