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An Independent Voice for Rural Minnesota
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I am a proud small-town Minnesotan running for Minnesota State House.
I am seeking the District 1B seat in the Minnesota House because I love northwest Minnesota. As a representative of the State I will advocate for communities, businesses, the values of families, farmers and our education systems. I want to be a voice of reason in St. Paul, and a champion for the things that truly matter to us in northwest Minnesota: public infrastructure investments that are more proactive than reactive; the vitality of rural Minnesota and communities not just maintaining their populations but growing them; strong, stable family farms and ag operations, and thriving agribusinesses; accessible, exceptional healthcare; and, the importance of our great outdoors and Minnesota's natural resources.
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Christopherson Family
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Filing Day, Sam & I.
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Red Lake Falls Summerfest '24
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Christopherson Family
As a tier-1 licensed teacher, I know the importance and impact local teachers can make on a student and their family.
I am a longtime Crookston resident and newspaper editor who covered workforce, healthcare, and ag initiatives. I understand the needs of our local economy.
Small business owners and farms are critical to our local economy. Property taxes are on the rise; are we getting bang for our increased buck?
As a father of two, I understand the need for access to affordable, licensed childcare. Without licensed childcare, communities will continue to struggle in meeting workforce demands.