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John Kriesel

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John Kriesel

@johnkriesel

Husband, Father, Combat Wounded Veteran, @PowerTripKFAN contributor, co-author of 'Still Standing', Keynote Speaker and former MN State Representative

St. Paul, MN

Joined February 2010

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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Apr 22
Excited to share my new speaking demo reel. What began as a life‑altering moment became a chance to connect, bring humor to hard conversations, and remind people that resilience and joy are choices. If you’re planning an event, I’d be honored to be part of it.
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John Kriesel
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Sep 12, 2025
Update on Sophia from the Forchas Family: Two weeks ago, our beloved Sophia suffered a devastating gunshot wound to the head. Doctors warned us she was on the brink of death. In that darkest hour, the world responded with faithful devotion and fervent prayer. We thank you for
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
May 1, 2025
I had less of a reaction when my legs were blown off.
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May 1, 2025
SPORTSBALL: LeBron may never recover from this collision…
NBA Strife ツ
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NBA Strife ツ
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Aug 31, 2025
Sophia’s Dad asked me to share with everyone that her condition is stable but still critical and the family is asking you to keep praying for her. Lots of prayers. They are thankful for the love they have received from the community. Sophia is a fighter.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Dec 16, 2023
This early 2000s Burger King commercial of The King in place of Mo Williams catching the lateral from Randy Moss is one of the greatest of all time.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Dec 28, 2019
My friend who lives in Prior Lake just sent me this video to illustrate how slippery it is this morning. #mnwx
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
May 27, 2025
NBA broadcasts on TNT are so much better than ESPN.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Jan 7, 2019
Areas highlighted in red are shocked that an NFL kicker missed a short game winning field goal. Areas highlighted in blue have experienced it too many times.
John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Nov 6, 2024
Tim Walz was the perfect choice for VP. I’m very glad that the rest of the United States got to know him as well as we have here in Minnesota. That isn’t a political statement. It a statement of his character.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Aug 26, 2020
I shot a hole in one today on the 17th Hole at @tpctwincities and I am so jacked! 5 iron from 153 yards. I. Still. Can’t. Believe. It.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Jan 6, 2021
For everyone who screamed about law and order this past summer, (myself included), you’d better not be silent today. What we are witnessing is disgusting. Send in the military and end this madness.
John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Sep 3, 2020
The whole Kirk Cousins kerfuffle today is proof that far too many people are so intellectually and emotionally fragile that they cannot handle another person’s opinion that doesn’t match theirs. People were angry today about nothing.
John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Oct 25, 2024
#3 should be put on unpaid leave.
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John Kriesel
@johnkriesel
Aug 28, 2025
The daughter of one of our close friends was critically wounded in the Minneapolis school shooting today. Please pray for her recovery, and if you are able, contribute to the family. They are amazing, caring and loving people.
Donate to Support Sophia, and the Forchas Family recover, organized by Michelle Erickson
From gofundme.com
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