Melissa Wiklund
Melissa Halvorson Wiklund | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Craig |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota (B.E.E.) |
| Occupation | legislator |
Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (born 1962) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 50 in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Wiklund was raised in Bloomington, Minnesota and graduated from Kennedy High School. She attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a B.E.E. in 1991.[1][2][3]
She was elected to the Bloomington School Board in 2009 and later became its chair.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Wiklund was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[2]
Personal life
Wiklund is married to her husband, Craig. They have two children (Nathan & Emily) and reside in Bloomington, Minnesota.[2]
Legislative Action
She voted against the 'Sunday Sales' amendment to the 2015 Liquor Omnibus.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Meet Melissa". Melissa Halvorson Wiklund for Minnesota Senate. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Wiklund, Melissa Halvorson". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Melissa Halvorson-Wiklund, Candidate for Minnesota Senate District 50". Richfield Patch. September 3, 2012. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Sunday Liquor Sales Fails to Pass Minnesota Senate". 16 April 2015.
External links
- Melissa Wiklund at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Melissa Halvorson Wiklund official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Melissa Halvorson Wiklund official campaign website