Commissioner for District 5

Oliver “Skip” Swanson
16637 140th ST NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: 218-681-5648


Skip Swanson

Term Information

Current term expires: 2013
Served on the County Board since: 1984

District 3 includes:

City of Thief River Falls 5A, City of Thief River Falls 5B, Kratka Township, Rocksbury East Township, Smiley Township, Wyandotte Township

Biography:

I was born and raised on a farm in Sanders Township and reside in Rocksbury Township. I am a graduate of Lincoln High School. For 21 years, I served with the Minnesota National Guard, including five years in administration. For over 36 years, I was self-employed as a building contractor and am presently semi-retired. My wife, Pat, and I are members of the St. Pauli Lutheran Church.