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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican Tyler Kistner enters race for Angie Craig's 2nd District seat
Tyler Kistner is the first Republican to declare a run for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District after DFL Rep. Angie Craig announced she would not be running for re-election. Kistner, a Marine Corps veteran, ran twice against Craig in 2020 and 2022, losing by 2 points and 5 points respectively. Craig won the district by a dominant 13 points in 2024, making what has been a very purple district more solidly blue, but her decision to run for the Senate seat of outgoing Sen. Tina Smith may put the 2nd District back in play. Two Democrats have announced their runs for office so far: former Lakeville mayor and state senator Matt Little, and current DFL Sen. Matt Klein (Mendota Heights). In his campaign announcement, Kistner said: "As a Marine Corps Veteran, I know what it means to lead. From the battlefields [sic] of the Middle East, to here at home in Minnesota, I have always put the people of this great nation first. "That's why today I announced my candidacy for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Our community deserves someone that will put their needs first in Washington, not the needs of special interests or foreign entities." The DFL quickly responded to Kistner's candidacy, saying voters "have already twice rejected Tyler's platform" and "isn't interested in electing someone who will rubberstamp Donald Trump's chaotic and destructive agenda."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Staying safe on your bicycle while riding in Siouxland
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — May is National Bike Month, and with warmer weather, you might see more bike riders then you would usually see during other seasons. Plus, if you're going to ride your bike, it might not be a bad idea to take some extra precautions this summer. 'May is actually a great month to start doing. This is kind of a kickoff to the summer season, and get your bicycles all tuned up. Check your air pressure. Make sure everything's in working order. Nobody wants to get out there and break down, so it's good to just stop at one of the local bike shops or the places around town or whatever area around to get them kind of looked over, good once over' said Nathan Kistner, the SIMPCO regional planner Iowa is one of the 13 states that doesn't enforce bike helmet laws, but Kistner recommends, everyone should wear one. 'You don't need one until you do, and so it's always better just to have one on, and safety is the number one concern because when you fall off your bike, there's a lot of bad things that can happen, and if you hit your head, it's even worse, and so it can really save you,' explained Kistner. Tom Gill, with the Sioux City Police Department, wants drivers to be aware of their surroundings when there are bicyclist out on the road. 'If you're out there driving on the streets, be aware that's when it's nice out. You're going to see more motorcycles, more motorbikes, more bicycles, and just make sure that sometimes they don't see you, just like sometimes, you don't see them, so always be aware,' said Gill. Gill recommends that, if you want to go on a bike ride, to go on the trails instead of being on the road. Story continues below Top Story: Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra confirms bid for Iowa governor Lights & Sirens: Sioux City firefighter taken to hospital following Mayday call during Morningside fire Sports: Hawarden native Hunter Dekkers signs with New Orleans Saints 'We have some beautiful trails out here in Sioux City by the riverfront, which is where I'm patrolling out here today. If you can stay on the trail, stay on the trail because there's no vehicles, no motor vehicles allowed on our walking trails in Sioux City.' However, if you still need to take the road on your bike, Gill says: 'Make sure you're always observing the rules of the road, you know, because a lot of times the cars won't see you. Make sure you have good reflectors. Make sure if you're riding your bike, and it's dark, make sure you have a light both on the front and back of your bike.' Kistner said that if riders want to find out where bike riding is allowed in Sioux City, to consult the city's municipal 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
