About Paul Torkelson...

Married to Cindy, a local teacher, for 30 years
Two Daughters, Annika and Britta
Elected to Minnesota House of Representatives in 2008
4th-generation Watonwan County corn, soybean and pork farmer (family roots in the area go back to 1878)
Former teacher Life-long area resident Graduate, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN Member, East Sveadahl Lutheran Church Former Vice President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Member St. James Lions Club Member, MN Deer Hunters Association Member, Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Clean Water Council