House 1979-82 (District 25A); House 1983-92 (District 26A); House 1993-2007 (District 28B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/15/1951
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Steve
City of Residence (when first elected):
Nerstrand
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Teacher
EDUCATION
Kenyon High School; Secondary; Graduate
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; B.A.; Mathematics
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (Commissioner);
07/17/2007 to 12/01/2010
[Appointed]
State Agency:
Minnesota Management and Budget (Commissioner);
12/02/2010 to 01/2011
[Appointed]
Board of Regents:
University of Minnesota (2nd Congressional District, He Resigned Before His Term Was Over);
03/10/2011 to 03/08/2012
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota Senate (Communications Director for the Republican Caucus and Executive Assistant to Senator Dave Senjem);
01/17/2012 to 01/07/2013
Board of Regents:
University of Minnesota (2nd Congressional District);
2017 to ?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when first elected); Debra "Debbie" (first listed in 1981)
Children:
Three children: Erik Bjorn, and Hans Peder (sons); Marit Christine (daughter) (all born while he was in office)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of Vang Lutheran Church in Dennison, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-88.