ELECTED LEADERS
Pete Stauber
US House of Representatives - Minnesota 8th District
With a hockey background, Stauber had the opportunity to play hockey with the Detroit Red Wings organization. After retiring from professional hockey, he began his law enforcement career with the Duluth Police Department, where he served as an Area Commander, as well as President of the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union, Local 363. He retired after 23 years of service in August, 2017.
Jason Rarick
Minnesota Senator - 11
Jason has been an active member of his community over the past 30 years. This includes time spent as a religious education instructor, a youth athletics coach, and as a school board member. For the past 27 years, Jason has been a member of the Knights of Columbus. He currently serves as the Trustee at St. Joseph's Church in Beroun and as a Board Member for Habitat for Humanity.
Jeff Dotseth
11A Minnesota House of Representatives
The value of Jeff's family is a cornerstone to his passion to serve all families of this district. He believes that strong families can weather life's challenges best. He will support and promote all legislative decisions at the capitol that put our families as priority one. As a long time resident to our area he is involved in the communities where he works and lives. Jeff’s faith and commitment to his community is a important part of his life. He and his family are very active in his church and he has served on many community organizations.
Nathan Nelson
11B Minnesota House of Representatives
Nathan Nelson grew up on a dairy farm east of Hinckley, MN and graduated from Hinckley-Finlayson High School in 1997. After high school Nathan moved to Wichita, KS and worked as a carpenter. While in Kansas, he met his wife Suzanna, and they have been married for 20 years and have 5 children. Nathan and Suzanna moved back to Pine County 17 years ago to partner with his father, Howard Nelson.
