Paul Utke
Paul Utke is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 2 in northwestern Minnesota.Early life and career
Utke was born on December 3, 1956, and raised in North Dakota. He is an insurance broker and was a member of the Park Rapids City Council since 2009. He was also chair of the Hubbard County Republicans and has served on boards of several local organizations. He previously owned a hardware store in Park Rapids for 16 years.Utke was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016.Utke and his wife, Nancy, have two children and reside in Park Rapids.