Darrel Trulson announced his candidacy this week to run for Chisago
County Commissioner. Trulson, a resident in Chisago City, was born and
raised in North Branch, Minnesota. He is a local businessman and owner
of PenLine Productions, a graphic design and management company. Trulson
has also authored over a dozen books for the educational market.
After graduating from North Branch High School in 1978, Darrel moved
to Illinois where he attended and graduated from Moody Bible Institute
and Trinity University. He then pastored a church in rural Wisconsin,
and later became a teacher and school administrator. During that time he
was active in his community where he was elected a trustee in the city
of Arlington Heights. Trulson eventually returned to Minnesota to be
closer to his family and develop his business interests.
When asked why he wants to serve as Commissioner, Trulson responded,
“To me, the greatest resource this county has to offer is its people.
This is an opportunity for me to give back to the community that has
given me so much. I grew up in North Branch, just off of County Road 14.
I love this area and have so many good friends and family members
here.” Trulson went on to say, “I’m deeply concerned about local jobs
and our economy. If elected, I’m going to do everything I can to
encourage business growth and promote strong families. I want to see
good jobs coming into the county instead of people leaving the area for
work.”
“My many years of diverse experience in business and my close
connection to this area has given me excellent insight into what is
needed to develop the future of this County,” said Trulson. “I have
given a great deal of thought to what I offer this community. I bring a
solid history of collaborating with various groups to address
complicated issues, and I bring a commitment to grow our local business
base to attract and keep jobs in Chisago County.
Darrel credits his father, Wally Trulson, for getting him interested
in public service. “My Dad was on the school board in North Branch and
president of Branch Manufacturing. He taught me that we have a
responsibility to be involved and support our communities. When I was a
senior in high school, I was elected Student Council president. For me
it was my first opportunity to serve and have a positive impact with my
fellow students.”
Besides his interest in politics, Trulson is also an avid potter,
volunteers at Eagle Brook Church, and enjoys running, biking and
spending time talking with his six children and three grandchildren.
For more information, visit his Web site at www.TrulsonForCommissioner.com, or call him directly at 651-257-2411.
