Part of LSA’s Effort to Move Priorities for People and the Land Forward at the State Level
9/24/24
Northfield, Minn. — Land Stewardship Action issued the following statement announcing its endorsement of Kristi Pursell for MN State House District 58A.
“We are proud to support Kristi in her campaign to represent the people of House District 58A. We share a common vision for vibrant, growing rural communities and sustainable agricultural practices. If re-elected, we look forward to working with her to offer solutions at the state level,” stated Emily Minge, Political Organizer for LSA. “This year, LSA aims to build participation and engagement in all levels of government. We know and have seen how important state level policies are in creating the farm and food system we need for all Minnesotans.”
Kristi is the current Minnesota State Representative for 58A and an environmental educator.
When asked why she’s running for a second term Kristi said, “because I know firsthand how difficult it is to make ends meet in my district and across the state. Housing, healthcare, childcare, and human rights are not extreme privileges—they are the bare minimum—and I will continue to work until they are a reality for all Minnesotans everywhere. I’m running because I still have work that began last session that is not complete. I am proud of the legislation that was passed and the progress that we made to improve the lives of folks in Minnesota, but the commitments I made to my constituents and the values I hold compel me to continue my work and serve the people of my district.”
She went on to share that, “being endorsed by Land Stewardship Action aligns with the work I have done for my entire professional life. Before being elected to my first term, I was the Executive Director of Clean River Partners. In that role, I worked with farmers, environmentalists, and everyday residents of the Cannon River Watershed to clean and protect the waters in Southeast Minnesota for both humans and wildlife.”
To earn Land Stewardship Action’s endorsement cleared an internal vetting process with LSA’s Political Committee and Board of Directors.
This year, leading up to the fall elections, Land Stewardship Action is focusing on engaging members, supporting candidates, and building power at local and state levels of government. This is a direct response to feedback from those in LSA’s base, as they feel directly impacted by the funding and resources that the State House and Senate allocate for our food systems and our rural communities. More information on LSA’s 2024 election initiatives and endorsed candidates may be found here: www.landstewardshipaction.org
Contact: Emily Minge, LSA, eminge@landstewardshipaction.org, 612-400-6353