Lynne Osterman (born December 12, 1962) is an American politician and project manager. Born in

Golden Valley, Minnesota Golden Valley is a western and first-ring suburb of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 22,552 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The city is mostly residential an ...

, Osterman received her bachelor's degree in communications from

St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is a public university in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1869, the university is one of the largest institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. In the fall of 2023, it ...

. Osterman is a consultant, serving primarily nonprofit organizations. She lives in

New Hope, Minnesota New Hope is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States and a suburb of Minneapolis. The population was 21,986 at the 2020 census. History New Hope was originally a farming community called Hope in Crystal Lake Township. In 1936, rura ...

. Osterman has remained somewhat involved in politics throughout her adult life, weighing in on issues as a registered lobbyist on behalf of her clients, having served in the

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in 2003 and 2004 as a Republican.

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1962 births Living people People from Golden Valley, Minnesota St. Cloud State University alumni Women state legislators in Minnesota Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 21st-century American women politicians People from New Hope, Minnesota 21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature {{Minnesota-MNRepresentative-Republican-stub