April 30, 2025

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IRRR welcomes Sen.-elect Keri Heintzeman to board following special election

The Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Board will welcome a new member, Sen.-elect Keri Heintzeman, following the special election in Minnesota Senate District 6 on April 29.

The IRRR Board consists of the state senators and representatives elected from state senatorial or house districts in which one-third or more of the residents reside within the agency's service area. One additional state senator is appointed by the majority leader of the senate.

IRRR Commissioner Ida Rukavina said, "I am pleased to welcome Sen.-elect Heintzeman to the board as we work together to build a more resilient and diverse regional economy."

Heintzeman will serve with the following board members: 

• Sen. Grant Hauschild, District 3. 
• Rep. Roger Skraba, District 3A.
• Rep. Ben Davis, District 6A. 
• Sen. Robert Farnsworth, District 7.
• Rep. Spencer Igo, District 7A.
• Rep. Cal Warwas, District 7B.  
• Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, District 59

For more information about IRRR and its initiatives, visit mn.gov/irrrb.