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Curt Kreun

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Curt Kreun
Member of the North Dakota Senate
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
December 1, 2016
Preceded byMac Schneider
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
In office
2010–2014
Personal details
Born
Crutiss Kreun

Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLinda
Children2
EducationMayville State University (BS)

Curtiss "Curt" Kreun is an American politician serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 42nd district. Kreun previously served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014.

Early life and education

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Kreun was born in Pipestone, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Mayville State University.[1]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, Kreun owned a childcare center and a commercial water hauling company. He also worked as an energy consultant, auto center manager, and construction manager. Kreun served as chair of the Grand Forks Housing Authority and was a member of the Grand Forks City Council from the city's fourth ward.[2]

North Dakota Legislature

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Kreun represented the 43rd district in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014. In November 2016, he was elected to the North Dakota Senate.[3] During the 2017 legislative session, Kreun served as the vice chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he served as chair of the committee.[4] Kreun announced in February 2024 that he would not seek a third term in the Senate.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Curt Kreun's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. ^ "Senator Curt Kreun | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  3. ^ Easter, Sam (9 January 2021). "In District 42, Curt Kreun, Claire Cory and Emily O'Brien form plans for 2021 session". Grand Forks Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  4. ^ "Curt Kreun". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  5. ^ "Grand Forks state Sen. Curt Kreun won't seek reelection to District 42 seat". Grand Forks Herald. 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-06-05.