Representative Hansen graduated from Upper Iowa University with a B.S. in Biology and then went to Iowa State University to receive his M.S. in Soil Management. He lives in South St. Paul with his wife and child. His legislative focus is on investing in early education, lowering taxes for the middle class, and ensuring quality of care in nursing homes. Rick continues to advocate for middle class Minnesotans, developing job training initiatives and incentives for business expansion in order to create jobs.