Tony Jurgens (born November 28, 1964) is an American politician and former member of the

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. A member of the

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, he represented District 54B in the southeastern

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metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career

Jurgens was born on November 28, 1964. Jurgens attended

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, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1988. Jurgens served on the Cottage Grove Economic Development Authority, the Cottage Grove Public Works Commission, Public Services Commission, Charter Commission, Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and the Washington County Library Board. He is an independent insurance agent.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Jurgens was first elected to the

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and re-elected in 2018 and 2020.

Personal life

Jurgens and his wife, Dawn, reside in

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. They have two married daughters and two grandchildren. Jurgens is a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, Minnesota and a member of the

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References

External links

Official House of Representatives website

Official campaign website
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