 A member of the Red Lake Nation will serve as Republican Jeff Johnson's running mate in his bid for governor. Johnson added Donna Bergstrom to his ticket on Monday. The announcement with Bergstrom says improving education of Native American residents is a top priority. But she wouldn't say how she felt about the proposed Enbridge Line 3 pipeline crossing the Leech Lake Reservation or a GOP back push to nullify water standards meant to protect wild rice. Bergstrom is a Republican activist and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve who lives in the Duluth area. Bergstrom ran and lost for a heavily Democratic Duluth State Senate seat in 2016, but Johnson says her lack of political experience is a campaign asset rather than a detriment. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.