News Release
BURKEL SWORN IN, NAMED TO HOUSE COMMITTEES
ST. PAUL - Representative John Burkel, R-Badger, was sworn in Tuesday for his first term as the State Representative for House District 1A. Burkel, a farmer, was first elected in November and lives in Badger with his wife Joni and five children.
"I am honored to represent the people of Northwest Minnesota in the House, and I look forward to getting to work to bring their voice to the Capitol," said Burkel. "Our community is an amazing place to live and work, and I hope to make it even better through my work in St. Paul this session."
Burkel was also named to three House committees: Agriculture Finance and Policy, Human Services Finance and Policy, and Industrial Education and Economic Development Finance and Policy.
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