Richard "Rick" Krueger (born February 13, 1949) is an American educator and politician. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Kruger received his bachelor's degree from Winona State University, his master's degree in education from University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), his master's degree from Harvard University in public administration, and his doctorate degree in educational administration from Harvard University. He was an administrator in the Staples, Minnesota School District. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994 as a Democrat. After leaving the Minnesota Legislature, Krueger was appointed executive director of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance (MTA). He was then appointed senior government affairs manager for the Global Traffic Technology (GTT). Notes 1949 births Living people Politicians from Saint Paul, Minnesota People from Staples, Minnesota Harvard University alumni University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) alumni Winona State University alumni Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 20th-century American educators 20th-century American politicians