Tag: Representative Deb Kiel

Deb Kiel Talks About Her Tenure In St. Paul

Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston will not run for re-election this fall, ending her legislative career at seven terms.  R&J News asked Kiel what she’s most proud of during her time in St. Paul. On the subject of nursing homes, Kiel was asked if she’s been following the situation with the Fair Meadow…
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January 24, 2024 0

Rep. Deb Kiel Describes PFO

On Monday, R&J News told you about PFO: Patent Foramen Ovale.  It’s a heart condition that Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston says was the likely cause of two strokes she suffered last year.  Kiel tells us more about PFO. On Wednesday, R&J News will talk with Rep. Kiel about what she’s most proud…
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January 23, 2024 0

MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About Her Retirement

CROOKSTON, MN—As R&J News told you last week, Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel announced she would retire at the end of this session.  She has served seven terms in the Minnesota Legislature representing northwest Minnesota.  Kiel tells R&J News “a few things” led to her decision to step down. We asked Kiel how her health…
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January 22, 2024 0

Rep. Deb Kiel To Retire; Potential Successors Emerge

Last Friday, Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel announced she would not be running for re-election this year.  Kiel, a Republican from Crookston, says she’ll retire from public service. She has served District 1B, which includes Red Lake, Polk and Norman Counties plus part of Clay County, for seven terms in St. Paul. With Kiel’s announcement,…
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January 18, 2024 0

State Representative Deb Kiel discusses Crop and Livestock Program

Deb Kiel joins the Crop and Livestock Program and checks in with farm conditions. She states rainfall has been very spotty. Sugar beets and Soybeans are looking like they need rain. Heat will likely push the wheat sooner which likely means combines rolling soon.


July 28, 2023 0

Rep. Deb Kiel Suffers Minor Stroke

Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel is recovering from a minor stroke.  A statement from her office says Kiel was fatigued and dizzy when she was at the State Office Building this past Friday and went to the hospital.  She was released from the hospital Saturday and is now resting at home.  The 65-year-old Republican from…
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March 20, 2023 0

Representative Deb Kiel Seeks Another Term

Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston has served as state representative for District 1-B since 2010 and hopes to continue representing the people of northwestern Minnesota at the Capitol. Deb was born and raised south of Crookston where her parents still reside on the family farm. Deb and Lonn Kiel have been married for 43 years.…
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June 14, 2022 0