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  Stuart Christian,
  Chairman

  Stuart Christian is self-employed. He enjoys spending time with his wife Penny and their 4 daughters, Kalie, Andrea, Mariah, and Natalie. They enjoyed the outdoors and take advantage of skiing, snowmobiling and all lake activities.  Manager Christian has been involved in the Sand Hill River Watershed District since 1999 and enjoys working with public issues and meeting with civic leaders. As chairman Christian also serves on the Personnel Committee.

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  Don Andringa
  Manager

  Don Andringa has farmed wheat, soybeans, and raises sugar beets South of Crookston since 1974. He is married to JoAnn, and they share three sons, Joel, Dan, & John.
  
  Don enjoys motorcycling, boating and just being outdoors. He has always had an interest in the roles of the watershed. He recently moved his residence within the Sand Hill River Waterhsed District boundaries and is looking forward to the opportunity to serve. Don began his service in 2021. As Vice-Chairman Christian also serves on the Personnel Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the One Watershed One Plan Policy Committee.

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  Shawn brekke,
  Secretary

  Shawn Brekke joined the watershed board in January of 2023. He is a 5th generation Brekke to farm on the family farm near Nielsville where they produced soy beans, sugar beets, and spring wheat. Before serving on the Sand Hill River Watershed District, he served as a Township Officer for Hubbard Township for ten years. He spends his spare time watching his son Logan play sports, and enjoys snowmobiling with him in the winter.

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  Clayton Bartz,
  Treasurer

  Clayton Bartz and his wife Carol farm Southeast of McIntosh raising beef cattle, wheat and soybeans. Clayton has three sons and one grandson. He enjoys helping his sons with different projects. As a former FSA committee member, he has worked on many farm regulations which has also included wetlands. On the Sand Hill River Watershed board he looks forward to working on water quality and other issues.

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  Todd Peterson
  MANAGER
  

  Todd Peterson and his wife Michelle reside in Fertile, MN and share three children and two granddaughters.   Todd enjoys golfing, coaching basketball, working outside and spending time with his granddaughters.  Todd grew up on a farm in the Red Lake Watershed District on the ridge and as a young man, learned first hand the importance of ag drainage. Todd owns and operates his own business, Todd’s Landscaping.  Daily his job requires him to be emersed in water management, erosion, drainage and water quality.  As a watershed board manager he wants to promote water quality and conservation. Todd is eager to learn more about all aspects of water management on a watershed scale and will bring to the table his knowledge of business/finance management, ag practices, and small scale projects that promote water quality.  

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