Bjorn Olson
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Bjorn Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 23A district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Gunther |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fairmont, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hannah |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Bethel University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve |
Bjorn Olson is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 23A district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.
Early life and education
Olson was born in Fairmont, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies education from Bethel University in 2002.[1]
Career
Olson currently serves as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve. Olson is a history teacher, farmer and the former mayor of a small southern Minnesota city.[2] He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 5, 2021.[3]
References
- ^ "Rep. Bjorn Olson (23A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "As shutdown looms, Capitol action drags". MPR News. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Bjorn Olson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
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- Living people
- People from Fairmont, Minnesota
- Minnesota Republicans
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Bethel University (Minnesota) alumni
- People from Martin County, Minnesota
- Educators from Minnesota
- Year of birth missing (living people)