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Jungbauer joins the GOP list of candidates for governor

State Sen. Mike Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, announced today that he's running for governor.

The two-term senator handed out a news release say that his priorities include education, transportation and public safety. He's also interested in renewable energy.

"Minnesota needs a governor who understands the social economic and environmental impacts of renewable energy sources as they come to market," Jungbauer said.

Jungbauer is employed as a water resources manager, planner and urban designer for the engineering firm Landform. He is also an ordained minister. Jungbauer and his wife Vicki have four children.