| Born in Martin County and raised in Faribault County, Bjorn has family roots within District 22A extending over 155 years. He and his wife, Hannah, have two young children, Sophie and Soren. They lived in Elmore, MN, for a number of years while Bjorn served two terms as the city's Mayor. They currently reside in Fairmont.
Bjorn grew up south of Blue Earth and attended the Blue Earth Area Schools. After graduating from Blue Earth Area High School, Bjorn attended Bethel University in St. Paul, where he earned two bachelor's degrees in History and Social Studies Education. He is currently concluding his Master's degree in American Military History.
Bjorn is a Captain in the United States Army Reserve. For several years, he served as Commander of the 150 soldiers that made up the 353rd Transportation Company based out of Buffalo, MN. He is currently a Support Operations Officer at Fort Snelling in St. Paul.
Bjorn is a conservative educator. He taught middle school history at Blue Earth Area Schools for 8 years. Bjorn was also the school district's Knowledge Bowl Coach and coached middle and high schoolers in cross-country as well.
Bjorn independently farms 200 acres of land in the area. Family and faith are focal points in Bjorn's life, driving the passion with which he serves his communities.
Bjorn is currently serving as the area's State Representative. He serves on the Transportation Committee, Local Government Committee, and Rules Committee. As a legislator, he chief authored bills that resulted in over $4 million in road funding for the district.
Bjorn is the endorsed Republican candidate for the House District 22A's race, having received a unanimous endorsement in March of 2022.
His variety of experiences in leadership, education, agriculture, government, and business provide valuable insight in his pursuit to provide moral, faith and family-based representation of his communities' interests at the capitol. |