Shane Mekeland

Shane Mekeland (born 1969/1970)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 15B in central Minnesota.

Shane Mekeland
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 15B district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byJim Newberger
Personal details
Born1969/1970 (age 50–51)
Political partyRepublican
Children1
ResidenceClear Lake, Minnesota
Occupationgeneral contractor

Early life and career

Mekeland was a convenience store manager and owner for 20 years.[2] He is a general contractor.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Mekeland was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018.

Personal life

Mekeland has one child and resides in Clear Lake, Minnesota.[4][5]

References

  1. Dickrell, Stephanie (March 10, 2018). "Republicans pick local contractor to run for District 15B House spot". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. "House of Representatives candidates share their views". Morrison County Record. Adams Publishing Group. October 22, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  3. Hertel, Nora G. (November 1, 2018). "Three candidates vie to replace Jim Newberger's seat in District 15B race". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  4. "Mekeland, Shane". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  5. Hertel, Nora G. (March 9, 2018). "Background check: Every GOP House hopeful in 15B has a misdemeanor". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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