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Pete (Pete) Johnson (D-SH08A)
Capitol: 651.297.9001
FAX: 651.296.1326
District: 218.343.4732
District FAX: 218.736.7777
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Repersentative
Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
District Office:
PO Box 16422
Duluth, MN 55816
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| Elected: 2024 Next Election: 2026 | | Spouse: Dehlia |
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BioPete Johnson, a firefighter for the City of Duluth, is a proud father of two girls and a committed partner to his wife, Dehlia. They reside in the Bayview Heights neighborhood with their three German Shepherds. Dehlia, following her heart, transitioned into elementary teaching after a 14-year career as an attorney. Their daughters, Berit and Ellis, attend Proctor Public Schools, actively participating in soccer, lacrosse, cross-country running, Nordic skiing, journalism, and student council. The Johnson family prioritizes outdoor activities, including their annual Boundary Waters canoe trip, a tradition spanning nine years. In his leisure time, Pete enjoys outdoor pursuits such as hunting, fishing, skiing, and biking. He also coaches his daughters' lacrosse teams during the spring and summer months.
Raised by his parents on a 260-acre plot of wilderness in rural Lake County northeast of Two Harbors, Pete learned the values of hard work and sustainability. Growing up without indoor plumbing, running water, or electricity, Pete and his siblings relied on natural resources for heat, food, and recreation. His mother, a nurse, and his father, a Vietnam veteran who utilized the GI Bill to pursue an education in biomedical technology, made significant sacrifices for their family. Pete's upbringing instilled in him strength, compassion, and grit, shaping his commitment to fighting for the causes he believes in.
Pete graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1997 and pursued a degree in Sports Science at St. Cloud State University. While studying, he worked nights and weekends in the St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Room, where he discovered his passion for serving others. Encouraged by his older brother, who was already a firefighter in Duluth, Pete pursued a career in firefighting.
In March 2002, Pete seized the opportunity to join the West Metro Fire Protection District in Lakewood, Colorado. He became a firefighter-paramedic and developed a deep affection for the profession. In 2005, he returned to Duluth and joined the Duluth Fire Department, allowing him to work alongside his brother and serve his hometown. Since then, Pete has served Duluth as a firefighter, fire captain, and currently as an assistant chief. Working primarily in District 8A, he gained insight into the community's needs, an experience that fuels his desire to serve. Eager to represent the people of Minnesota House of Representatives District 8A, Pete promises to bring the same dedication, compassion, and drive he exhibits as a firefighter to St. Paul.
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