About Tony
A fourth-generation Iron Ranger, Tony Sertich has represented the people of Northern Minnesota for the past ten years in the House of Representatives. Tony serves the residents of Northeastern Minnesota’s District 5B, including Hibbing, Chisholm, Meadowlands, Floodwood, Cotton, Grand Lake, Solway and other important communities and townships in Northern St. Louis County.
In November of 2010 the citizens of District 5B reelected Tony for a sixth term. Tony served as Minnesota House Majority Leader—the youngest Majority Leader in Minnesota history–from 2007-2010.
Whether he is visiting with constituents in District 5B, working on the House floor during debate that impacts policy statewide or local local or statewide policy, or whether he is working in committee, Sertich works to deliver on issues that are vital to all Minnesotans: education, health care, good jobs, transportation, and property tax fairness.
Outside of the Legislature, Sertich considers his others important public service commitments to include serving as a member of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB)—a unique state agency designed to help strengthen and diversify the economy of northeastern Minnesota.
Tony Sertich grew up on the Iron Range, surrounded by immediate and extended family, graduated from Chisholm High School, and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree as a double major at Hamline University.
Tony and his wife, Tallie, own a home together in Chisholm. Tallie works for Hibbing Community College as Director of Upward Bound. In the private sector, Tony is the business manager of a small business—Longyear Incorporated. In his personal time, he really enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, films, and spending time with his family.
