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Linda Runbeck is an experienced small business owner and corporate executive.  She served in the MN Legislature from 1989-2000 as state representative and state senator, respectively.  Earlier, she served on the Circle Pines City Council.          

In the legislature, Runbeck spearheaded passage of landmark workers? comp reform.  She led the push for across-the-board income tax cuts in the face of growing surpluses. The StarTribune profiled Linda as a ?spirited champion for free enterprise?.  She has been a frequent guest on ?Almanac.?

After running for Congress in 2000, Linda was president of the Taxpayers League of MN.  She served on the Northwest YMCA?s Advisory Board and received its Distinguished Leader Award in 2007.  She was also development director at the Minnesota Free Market Institute.  

Prior to holding office, Runbeck was director of advertising for County Seat Stores and vice president for hearing aid manufacturer, Dahlberg, Inc.  Later, she owned a Miracle-Ear hearing aid franchise.   

A graduate of Bethel University, Linda and her husband, Rich, live in Circle Pines.  They are co-owners of Braham Monument Co. in Braham, MN.  Their daughter, Britta, is studying at Johns Hopkins University.

Endorsements:

Metro North Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund.

National Federation of Independent Business, Minnesota Chapter.

Republican Party of Minnesota.