Tag: Representative Deb Kiel

Christopherson Runs For MN House 1B Seat

A Crookston Democrat has filed his nomination for State Representative in House District 1B. Mike Christopherson was endorsed earlier this month at the Polk/Red Lake County DFL convention in Crookston.  Christopherson is a former reporter for the Crookston Times and currently serves as a full-time substitute teacher at the Fisher Public School.  He will be…
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May 25, 2024 0

Twin Valley Student Talks About Being A Page At The Minnesota House

Yesterday R&J News introduced you to Maxwell Fjeld of Twin Valley, who recently spent a week as a page at the Minnesota House of Representatives.  Today Maxwell talks about working with Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston. And in case you’re wondering just what a page does, here’s Maxwell’s explanation. We’ll have the third and final…
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May 22, 2024 0

Deb Kiel Update

Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston spoke to R&J News Friday about what’s going on at the Capitol in St. Paul.  Kiel says the divide between the Twin Cities metro area and rural Minnesota is a concern, especially when it comes to infrastructure. One specific infrastructure project Kiel talked about was at the University…
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April 15, 2024 0

Representative Deb Kiel Discusses Latest Session

Representative Deb Kiel was in studio to give us an update on what is going on on the Minnesota House Floor beginning with a variety of bills that will affect our area: A bill affecting worship requirements was presented on the floor earlier in session. Representative Kiel touches on that subject: Lastly, Representative Kiel discusses…
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April 12, 2024 0

Minnesota Lawmakers considering the legalization of Sports Betting 

One topic that has been discussed over the past few years in Minnesota is the legalization of sports betting. Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel says that this year is no different and that legislation may reach the house floor soon.  Currently 38 States and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting through online sports…
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February 28, 2024 0

End of Life Care legislation in early discussions at Legislative Session 

Minnesota Representative Deb Kiel was a guest on the Food for Thought Program last Friday and discussed legislation that is being discussed in St Paul. Kiel Says that one topic that has been discussed by some of her constituents is end of life care, also known as assisted suicide.  For the full conversation  with Representative…
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February 27, 2024 0

Johnson To Run As Republican In MN 1B House Race

An announced candidate for the Minnesota House District 1B seat says he’ll run as a Republican.  Travis “Bull” Johnson of Beltrami had considered running as a third party candidate, but announced Wednesday that he’ll run as a Republican in November’s election..  Johnson joins East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander as announced Republican candidates for the…
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February 8, 2024 0

MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About The 2024 Session

We wrap up our conversation with retiring Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel with a look at the upcoming Legislative session, which begins on February 12.  She says there could be a renewed look at the sick and safe time law passed a year ago. Kiel says she also expects discussion on end of life decisions. …
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January 26, 2024 0

Rep. Kiel On MN Sick & Safe Time Law

During R&J News’s conversation with State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston, the Republican spoke about her support of agriculture.  And she brought up the Sick and Safe Time law that was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2023.  Kiel says she isn’t happy with that law. The Sick and Safe Time law requires all employers…
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January 25, 2024 0