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Mark William Holsten | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1993–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Geri Evans |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Otto |
| Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth,University of St. Thomas |
Mark William Holsten (born September 6,1965) is an American politician in Minnesota. Holsten,a Republican,served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2002. He represented district 56A until November 2002 and,after redistricting,won election in 52B but was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before the following session started. He served as chairman of the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee. Holsten was appointed to replace Eugene R. Merriam as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources starting in January 2007. [1]
Holsten holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and history from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a teaching license from the University of Saint Thomas. [1]
Holsten is a Lutheran. His father,Roy W. Holsten,also served in the Minnesota Legislature. [2]
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