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
Personal details
Born (1942-10-15) October 15, 1942 (age 81)
St. James, Minnesota, U.S.
Political 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.