Krista Knudsen ( ; born December 28, 1979) is an American politician serving in the
Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the
Republican Party of Minnesota, Knudsen represents District 5A in northern
Minnesota, which includes the city of
Park Rapids and parts of
Becker,
Cass,
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*Hubbard, Saskatchewan
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and
Wadena Counties.
Early life, education and career
Knudsen attended college at
Minnesota State University, Mankato, earning a bachelor's degree in social work and alcohol and drug studies.
Knudsen served on the
Lake Shore
The ''Lake Shore'' was a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak between Chicago and New York via Cleveland, Ohio. The ''Lake Shores route paralleled that of the New York Central's famed ''Lake Shore Limited''. Amtrak introduced the ''L ...
City Council for eight years before becoming mayor in 2020.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Knudsen was elected to the
Minnesota House of Representatives in
2022
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. She first ran after redistricting and after three-term
Republican incumbent
John Poston announced he would not seek reelection.
Knudsen serves on the Education Finance and Education Policy Committees.
Electoral history
Personal life
Knudsen lives in
Lake Shore, Minnesota
Lake Shore is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Lake Shore was incorporated in 1947.
Geography
According to the Uni ...
with her husband, Kevin, and four children.
References
External links
Official House of Representatives websiteOfficial campaign website
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Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
1979 births
Living people