Representative Krista Knudsen

10/21/2026

10/15/2026

It was an honor to visit Sebeka Public School this week. I had the opportunity to speak with Superintendent Dave Kerkvliet and Principal Amie Westberg, along with many students and student leaders.

Visits like these are so insightful, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to check in with local leaders, teachers, and students.

Thank you to the wonderful Sebeka Public School admin, staff, and students, for having me this week. It was an honor to join you and see all the wonderful things happening here!

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to the United States Navy! 🇺🇸⚓

The Navy has built a proud tradition of courage, service and sacrifice dating back to 1775. Thank you to all who have worn the uniform and carried on that tradition.

10/12/2026

On National Farmers Day, we’re saying thank you to the men and women who work hard to keep food on our tables.

Farmers face unpredictable weather, changing markets and long days, but they continue to provide for their families, neighbors and communities. We appreciate all you do.

10/06/2026

It’s National 4-H Week! 🍀

4-H is about much more than projects and activities. It teaches young people how to lead, work hard, solve problems and contribute to their communities. Those are skills that will serve them well for years to come.

I’m grateful for the volunteers, parents and mentors who invest their time in Minnesota’s future workforce.

09/16/2026

"In 2018, a St. Paul Police Department sergeant who was investigating a burglary in the area found the daycare vacant. An employee who arrived later in the morning “was evasive and dishonest about why there were no children at the center,” the sergeant reported to DHS.

According to court records, the investigation into Diamond Daycare arose from a Department of Human Services (DHS) attendance audit of “numerous daycares receiving a high amount of CCAP” funds. Diamond had received more than $11.8 million through the program from 2017 to 2026.

Search warrant affidavits filed by a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension special agent indicate Diamond Daycare had been flagged to the state for suspicious activity as far back as 2018, though payments through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) weren’t cut off until this year."

09/11/2026

September 11 changed our country forever.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives and honor the first responders, military members, and ordinary Americans who answered the call to serve others.

One of the most lasting lessons from that day is the importance of looking out for one another and serving our communities.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

08/27/2026

Happy First Day of the Fair!

08/26/2026

This story came about after a 32-year old in Chicago was targeted, and someone else used his identity to enroll a 'ghost student' at Normandale College.

The way he found out was because his credit score plummeted 168 points overnight, after the fraudster behind the scam took out a $9,000 federal student loan in his name.

08/25/2026

A simple way to keep an eye on your property:

I recently learned more about the free property fraud alert services available in some of the counties I represent, and I wanted to pass that information along to local homeowners.

Property fraud can occur when someone records a fraudulent deed or other document involving your property. A notification system will not prevent that from happening, but it can give you an early warning if something is recorded using your name or involving your property.

Cass County offers a free Property Fraud Alert service through the Recorder's Office. Residents can sign up to receive a notification when a document is recorded under their registered name.

Hubbard County also offers a free Document Alert service that notifies property owners when a recorded document matches the criteria they have registered.

For residents of Becker and Wadena counties, I encourage you to contact your county Recorder's Office to ask whether a similar notification service is available or being considered.

This is a good example of a relatively simple service that can give property owners some additional peace of mind. If you own property in Cass or Hubbard County, take a few minutes to look into the service and sign up. It is a simple step that could help you catch suspicious activity much sooner.