House 2009-2012 (District 16B); Senate 2013-Present (District 30)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 12/29/1946
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Female
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Religion: Christian
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Big Lake
Occupation (when first elected):
Business/Consultant/Health Care/Former Nurse
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EDUCATION
Pierz High School; Secondary;
St. Gabriel's School of Nursing; R.N.; Registered Nurse
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
| State Secretary of State | Minnesota | Elected | 01/04/1999 to 01/01/2007 |
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ralph R. Kiffmeyer
Children:
Four children: Christina, Patrick, James, and John
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Ralph R. Kiffmeyer
- Husband
GENERAL NOTES
She was the oldest of 14 children. She grew up in Pierz, Minnesota.
Her paternal grandfather served as a legislator in North Dakota. His son Paul M. Sand was the Attorney General and State Supreme Court Justice in North Dakota.
Special Legislative Concerns: equity in education funding, elections, transportation, healthcare, budget.
Religion provided by her campaign website.