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    Klinzing, Karen

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2003-2006 (District 56B)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Washington

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 9/28/1970
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Female
    Religion: Presbyterian
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Woodbury
    Occupation (when first elected): Civics, Economics, World History, and American History Teacher, Bloomington High School

    EDUCATION

    University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.S.; Sociology, Political Science, and Secondary Education
    Hamline University; M.A.; Education

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    State Agency: Minnesota Department of Education (Assistant Commissioner); 2007 to 20??
    State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection; 01/2007 to 20?? [Appointed]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: William "Bill"
    Children: Three children: Kathleen, Emma, and Marie (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    She moved to Woodbury, Minnesota in 1999.

    She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.

    Religion provided by her campaign website.

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 1457

    SESSIONS SERVED

    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 56B
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: Woodbury
    Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: History Teacher, Bloomington High School
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
    term photo
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    83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 56B
    Elected: 11/5/2002
    Residence: Woodbury
    Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Civics, Economics, World History, and American History Teacher, Bloomington High School
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2006 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    Bryant, Miranda. "Classroom Experience: A Teacher by Trade, Klinzing Looks to Teach the Importance of Educational Reform as a New Member of the Hse." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 31, 2003, p.16.



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