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Joe Atkins

A lifelong resident, local business owner, and former mayor, Joe is our State Representative.
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Behind the Scenes at the Capitol (in Eagan Patch)

Rep. Joe Atkins gives his constituents a "behind the scenes" look on some issues at the Capitol.

Behind the Scenes at the Capitol (in Mendota Heights Patch)

Rep. Joe Atkins gives his constituents a "behind the scenes" look at some issues at the Capitol.

Behind the Scenes at the Capitol

Rep. Joe Atkins gives his constituents a "behind the scenes" look at some issues at the Capitol.

A Closer Look: 2013 School Funding Proposal (in Eagan Patch)

Rep. Joe Atkins outlines the key components of the House E-12 Education proposal.

A Closer Look: 2013 School Funding Proposal

Rep. Joe Atkins outlines the key components of the House E-12 Education proposal.

Top 10 Myths about What Happens at the Minnesota State Capitol (in Mendota Heights Patch)

Rep. Joe Atkins debunks the top 10 myths about what happens at the State Capitol.

Top 10 Myths about What Happens at the Minnesota State Capitol (in Eagan Patch)

Rep. Joe Atkins debunks the top 10 myths about what happens at the State Capitol.

Top 10 Myths about What Happens at the Minnesota State Capitol

Rep. Joe Atkins debunks the top 10 myths about what happens at the State Capitol.

Rep. Atkins Introduces Legislation to Protect Older Minnesotans from Wire Transfer Fraud (in Mendota Heights Patch)

Last week, Rep. Atkins introduced legislation aimed at protecting older Minnesotans from wire transfer fraud.

Rep. Atkins Introduces Legislation to Protect Older Minnesotans from Wire Transfer Fraud

Last week, Rep. Atkins introduced legislation aimed at protecting older Minnesotans from wire transfer fraud.

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