A vehicle rollover accident north of Homer has taken the life of a prominent Republican state Senator from North Dakota. Bob Stenehjem, 59, was riding back from halibut fishing yesterday afternoon when the accident occurred. Hospitalized with a broken arm was his brother’s son Rob, of Alaska. Uninjured was Rob’s son Daniel. A fourth person was reportedly in the vehicle, said to be an SUV. Bob Stenehjem was majority leader of the North Dakota state Senate. One of his brothers is Attorney General.
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