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Farmer to run for House seat; Ditlevson makes a commitment to the area
By Kay Fate, Staff Writer
Some people seem, quite literally, to be born for a job.
In Mick Ditlevson’s case, it was two jobs: farming and politics.
The Owatonna native is the first to announce his intention to run for Minnesota House District 19B in November. Rep. John Petersburg, R-Waseca, currently holds the seat but plans to retire after the 2024 legislative session…
Breaking News: Ditlevson announces candidacy for House seat in 19B
Three days after Rep. John Petersburg, R-Waseca, announced his planned retirement from the Minnesota Legislature, an Owatonna man is the first to throw his hat in the ring.
Mick Ditlevson announced today that he will run for the open seat in District 19B of the state House of Representatives.
Ditlevson, a Republican, was raised in Owatonna, where he owns and operates a grain farm operation…
By Annie Harman
Mick Ditlevson, of Owatonna, announced Friday his candidacy for House District 19B due to the recent decision of Representative John Petersburg retiring in December.
Mick is a local farmer with a college degree in economics. He is a graduate of Owatonna High School and enjoyed his junior year as an Owatonna Rotary Exchange student to Denmark…
Ditlevson announces candidacy for House 19B
19B House race heats up
By Kay Fate and Alex Malm
Three weeks after the Republican endorsing convention, Owatonna native Mick Ditlevson has announced his intention to run in the Republican primary election, set for Aug. 13.
The move pits Ditlevson against Tom Sexton, of Waseca, who won the party’s endorsement at the April 6 convention.
“I have spent time deliberating over my next steps,” Ditlevson said. “It was clear there was not a unanimous consensus between the four candidates for the 19B House seat. With the strong encouragement of district voters, I have decided to continue my race to be elected to represent them in St. Paul.”
Ditlevson continues campaign for House19B in primary
By Annie Harman
Three weeks after the Republican endorsing convention, Owatonna resident Mick Ditlevson has announced his intention to run in the Republican primary election to be held on Aug. 13, despite not being the endorsed candidate.
Tom Sexton, of Waseca, won the endorsement on April 6, being the last of four Republican candidates to announce his candidacy for the Minnesota House District 19B seat. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. John Petersburg, also of Waseca, who announced his retirement at the end of his current term…
Local farm boy vying for state House seat
By Annie Harman
These are some key traits in being a good farmer — the ability to adapt, communicative, be patient and resilient, and work hard — and this year, residents in Minnesota House District 19B will be looking to see if one young local farmer has those traits, and if they believe they will be transferable to representing them in St. Paul.
Mick Ditlevson, 28, of Owatonna, publicly announced last month his intention to run for House District 19B, currently being held by Rep. John Petersburg (R-Waseca)…
Ditlevson, Zinkle announce candidacy for MN House 19B
Mick Ditlevson, of Owatonna, announced in mid-January his candidacy for House District 19B due to the recent decision of Rep. John Petersburg to retire in December. Ditlevson will be running as a Republican.
Mick is a local farmer with a college degree in economics. He is a graduate of Owatonna High School and enjoyed his junior year as an Owatonna Rotary Exchange student to Denmark…