Natalie Zeleznikar
American politician
Natalie Zeleznikar ( zil-EZ-nik-ar; born September 9, 1966) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Zeleznikar represents District 3B in northern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Hermantown, Two Harbors, and Rice Lake, and parts of Lake and St. Louis Counties.
Early life, education, and career
Zeleznikar grew up on a farm in St. Francis, Minnesota, and graduated from St. Francis Public Schools. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, earning a bachelor's degree in health care administration.
She has worked as a nursing home administrator owner/operator in health care administration for 30 years. Zeleznikar is a breast cancer survivor and wrote a book about her experience.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Zeleznikar was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022.
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