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• Dresser man to run for 28th Assembly seat

A Dresser man announced that he will be running for the 28th Assembly seat currently held by Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake.

"Families in our communities are facing some uncertain times, and they are looking for leadership to get things moving in the right direction," said Kent Muschinske, who will be running as a Republican.

"I'm running because I know that we can get our state back on the right track and make Wisconsin a great place to live, raise a family, work and retire," he added.

The 28th Assembly District covers Polk, Burnett and parts of St. Croix counties.

Originally from Rice Lake, Muschinske has been an active member of the Polk County community since the early 1990s.

Muschinske joined the Air Force in 1984 and served in the first Iraq War, where he received the United States Air Force Air Combat medal for his service in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

"I'm very proud of my military service," continued Muschinske. "The Air Force provided a unique set of leadership skills that I know make me the best candidate to serve our families in the state legislature."

Muschinske says he is a strong believer in public service.

"I feel compelled to continue my service to the families of Polk, Burnett and St. Croix counties in the State Assembly by listening to their needs, taking their message to Madison, and voting their values," he said.

Muschinske said that affordable health care, lower taxes and economic development are all issues that families across Western Wisconsin are feeling anxiety about.

He added that his experience and leadership, both in the military and as a professional in civilian life, give him the tools necessary to address these important issues.

Muschinske works as a pilot for Mesaba Airlines and has been married for 26 years to his wife, Candi.

The couple lives in rural Dresser where they manage a small herd of cattle and farm 200 acres. They have three adult children.

Muschinske is an avid outdoor enthusiast.

He hunts, fishes, enjoys hiking and is a longstanding member of the National Rifle Association, the National Arbor Day Foundation, and the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association.

He is a life member of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association.