Long-time Minot legislator dies Monday

Local News Jan 31, 2023 Long-time legislator and former North Dakota House Speaker Matthew Klein of Minot died Monday. Klein, 89, had represented D...

February 3, 2023
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Local News Jan 31, 2023 Long-time legislator and former North Dakota House Speaker Matthew Klein of Minot died Monday. Klein, 89, had represented District 40 in the North Dakota House from 1993-2016, serving as Speaker in the 2005-06 session. Klein was recognized upon his retirement for his efforts in looking out for Minot's interests during his 24 years in the Legislature, including advancing a new State Fair grandstand, new buildings at North Central Research Extension Center and an intermodal facility.