Tom Murphy announces run for MN House

MAINE TWP, MN — Businessman Tom Murphy announced today his campaign for the Minnesota House in District 09B in Douglas and Otter Tail County. Murphy is the owner of MinStart Ag Products, and previously owned a dairy supply sales business.

"I am happy to announce my candidacy for Minnesota House,” Murphy said. “My experience in agriculture and passion for the issues facing our communities and families have prepared me to go to Saint Paul and be an effective legislator who will push back on the heavy hand of our state and federal governments that infringe upon our rights and freedoms, and pursue transparency on key issues that are essential to preserving our conservative values.”

"I am Pro-Life, Pro-Faith, Pro-Family, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Law Enforcement, Pro-Business, Pro-Natural Resources, and Pro-Agriculture. I am extremely concerned about a future that leaves our children with runaway taxes, compromised elections, overreaching government, and limits our voice as parents in the education of our children.”

Murphy grew up on a dairy farm in Scott County, and moved to Otter Tail County in 1992, where he still resides with his wife Betty. Murphy serves as a township supervisor for Maine Township, and serves on the Board of Directors for Park Region Telephone Company. Murphy and his wife have five grown children and attend St. James Catholic Church in Maine, MN.