About Joanell Dyrstad
Born 1942. Joanell Dyrstad is an American politician.
Joanell M. Dyrstad (born October 15, 1942) is an American politician from Minnesota was the 43rd lieutenant governor of Minnesota, serving from January 7, 1991, to January 3, 1995. She was elected with Governor Arne Carlson. In 1994, Dyrstad ran for the U.S. Senate but lost the Independent Republican primary to Rod Grams.
Biography Born and raised in St. James, Minnesota, Dyrstad (née Sletta) spent most of her adult life in Red Wing, where she served as mayor from 1985 to 1991.
Joanell and Marvin Dyrstad have two children and four grandchildren.
Electoral history 1994 Race for U.S. Senate (Republican Primary) Rod Grams (R), 58% Joanell Dyrstad (R), 35% Harold Stassen (R), 5% 1990 Race for Governor/Lieutenant Governor Carlson/Dyrstad (R), 50% Perpich/Johnson (D), 47%
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