Hill County ag producers face off in county commissioner race: Dale Hansonl, independent

Independent candidate Dale Hansonl is challenging incumbent Democrat Mark Peterson in this year's general election for Hill County commissioner.

Hansonl, 58, was born north of Havre in 1960. He said when he was 16 years old he dropped out of Havre High School so he could go to work and help provide for his family. He earned his GED at the age of 18.

He said he has no previous political experience, although he has owned and operated his own business over the years. Hansonl has been married for 30 years to his wife, Raeann, and they have three dogs; Belle, Sophie and Nikki. He said he was a memb...