JOHN IN THE NEWS

September 22nd, 2008: Persell Announces Endorsements and Support
BEMIDJI, MN – John Persell, Democratic candidate for District 4A House of Representatives, recently received endorsements and support from a number of independent organizations representing hundreds of area workers and their families.  In response to the support and endorsements he has received so far, Persell commented, “The hard working families that these organizations represent have honest fears and concerns about the direction our state is going.  Our economy has nose-dived and people are afraid for their jobs. Click to read more (downloads PDF).

Tuesday, June 17, 2008: DFLers support Bemidji's Persell in fundraiser, Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji, MN—August 13, 2008 : John Persell Family Makes Gift to BSU Foundation
John Persell family making the contribution to BSU Foundation Director Rob Bellanger to set up the Patty Jean Willson Persell Art and Early Childhood scholarship fund. Left to right, back row: Dacia Dauner, John Persell, Rob Bellanger, Alissa Peacock. Front row: Delayna Dauner, Adecia Dauner, Lucia Peacock, Norman Peacock, Shemariah Peacock
Bemidji, MN—August 13, 2008 : John Persell Family Makes Gift to BSU Foundation John Persell, accompanied by his children and grandchildren, delivered a check Thursday to Rob Bollinger, Executive Director of Bemidji State University Foundation.  The donation completes a $10,000 gift to fund the Patty Jean Willson Persell Art and Early Childhood Scholarship.  The scholarship is in memory of John’s late wife Patty and will provide resources for one student each year who is working toward the completion of an Art or Early Childhood Education degree at Bemidji State University. “BSU has a special place for our family and we are pleased to be able to help students in this way,” said John Persell.  “It’s a great way to remember my mom,” added his daughter Dacia Dauner. Patty Jean Willson Persell died in 2007, after a three year battle with cancer.  Patty was a talented watercolor artist who specialized in florals.  She was instrumental in starting Gallery North, a local art gallery that is run by its members and served as its president for five years.  Her paintings are for sale at Gallery North and are currently featured in a commemorative installation there until August 30th.  Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Proceeds from the sale of Patty’s prints will provide continued funding for the Patty Jean Willson Persell Scholarship at BSU Foundation and ongoing support for Gallery North.