Conservative writer Luke Hellier joins Public Affairs Co. firm

Hellier, who’d worked for Michele Bachmann and the Minnesota Democrats Exposed blog, had been the press secretary for the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus.

By Joe Kimball

Jan. 7, 2014

Luke Hellier, who’s blogged and worked for local Republicans, has joined the Public Affairs Co. public relations firm.

Most recently, Hellier was press secretary for the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus.

He’s also worked for U.S. Reps. Michele Bachmann and Erik Paulsen, and written for the Minnesota Democrats Exposed blog.

Public Affairs Co. President and CEO Steve Knuth said:

“We’re really pleased to have Luke join the firm. He has a strong, diverse background in public policy at the state and federal level as well as the behind the scenes politics. Those are the two disciplines we meld here. We’re excited to have him.”