Joanell Dyrstad

Joanell Dyrstad
43rd Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
In office
January 7, 1991 – January 3, 1995
GovernorArne Carlson
Preceded byMarlene Johnson
Succeeded byJoanne Benson
4th Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association
In office
1993–1994
Preceded byFrank O'Bannon
Succeeded byMelinda Schwegmann
Mayor of Red Wing, Minnesota
In office
1985–1991
Personal details
Born (1942-10-15) October 15, 1942
PartyRepublican
SpouseMarvin Dyrstad
Professionbusinessperson, politician

Joanell M. Dyrstad (born October 15, 1942) is an American politician from Minnesota was the 43rd lieutenant governor of Minnesota, serving from January 7, 1991, to January 3, 1995. She was elected with Governor Arne Carlson. In 1994, Dyrstad ran for the U.S. Senate but lost the Independent Republican primary to Rod Grams.