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Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston), Sen. Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks), East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander, and local business owners held a press conference at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11 at the River Cinema 15 to discuss economic damage caused by restrictions and closures Governor Tim Walz has placed on businesses, particularly in border
On Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement construction stormwater permit. This was the final permit required before Enbridge can begin construction of the replacement pipeline. “Today’s announcement is the long-awaited news communities across Northern Minnesota were waiting to hear. Our Covid-battered economy and the safety of our residents and environment
The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced the committee structure and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) will serve as the Chair of the newly formed Committee on Redistricting when the 92nd legislative session begins in January. “I am eager to serve as the Chair of the Redistricting Committee. This
It was a good night for most incumbents in area elections on Tuesday night as two of the four Crookston City Council members won reelection, all three Crookston School Board members won reelection, State Representative Deb Kiel, and State Senator Mark Johnson all won reelection. CROOKSTON CITY COUNCIL Crookston City Council will have one new
The candidates for the Minnesota Senate in District 1 are incumbent Mark Johnson (R) and opponent Reed Perkins (DFL). We asked each candidate if to introduce themselves and why they are running. Q: Would you please tell us about yourself? Mark: Hey, I’m Senator Mark Johnson. Grew up over at Maple Lake, Mentor area. My
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported an additional 55 cases of COVID-19 in Polk County. A social media post by Representative Deb Kiel on a KROX story Wednesday read, “Outbreak in Nursing homes is part of the increase, and they have been diligent in protecting the residents and staff.” KROX spoke with
