2001 Election Directory
Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate
Third printing - January 4, 2001 2001 House Membership Statistics
Unofficial list as of November 16, 2000
69 Republican members 65 DFL members 99 men 35 women 22 DFL women 13 Republican women 21 newly elected members* 3 newly elected members previously served in the House 7 newly elected Republican members 14 newly elected DFL members 15.7 percent of House members did not serve last session 12 newly elected members are men 9 newly elected members are women 42.9 percent of newly elected members are women 26.1 percent of all House members are women 95.8 percent of incumbents were re-elected 3 Republican incumbents lost 2 DFL incumbents lost 16 seats were open 14 uncontested House races 2 uncontested races in DFL-held districts
New House DFL members New House Republican members
Connie Bernardy ...... 48B Rob Eastlund ...... 18A Jim Davnie ...... 62A Connie Ruth ...... 28A Scott Dibble ...... 60B Jeff Johnson ...... 34B Geri Evans ...... 52B Carl Jacobson ...... 53B Barbara Goodwin...... 52A Eric Lipman ...... 56B Debra Hilstrom ...... 47B Maxine Penas...... 1A Ruth Johnson ...... 24B Dale Walz ...... 12A Sheldon Johnson ...... 67B Paul Marquart ...... 9B Anthony “Tony” Sertich ...... 5B Nora Slawik ...... 57A * Count includes Representatives- elect Geri Evans (DFL-New Brighton), who was Mark Thompson ...... 46A first elected in 1992, and Ruth Johnson (DFL-St. Peter) and Nora Slawik (DFL- Neva Walker ...... 61B Woodbury), both first elected in 1996. Scott Wasiluk ...... 55B
On the cover: Four-month-old Jack Fastbender waits as his mother, Andrea, votes at the Denmark Town Hall in Washington County.
Photo by Tom Olmscheid 2001 Minnesota House of Representatives and Minnesota Senate Election Directory
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49A ...... Abeler, Jim (R) ...... 581 ...... 1729 40B ...... Lenczewski, Ann (DFL) ...... 337 ...... 4218 45A ...... Abrams, Ron (R) ...... 585 ...... 9934 45B ...... Leppik, Peggy (R) ...... 485 ...... 7026 19B ...... Anderson, Bruce (R) ...... 411 ...... 5063 2A ...... Lieder, Bernie L. (DFL) ...... 323 ...... 5091 3A ...... Anderson, Irv (DFL) ...... 343 ...... 4936 33A ...... Lindner, Arlon (R) ...... 417 ...... 7806 6A ...... Bakk, Thomas (Tom) (DFL) ...... 345 ...... 2190 56B ...... Lipman, Eric (R) ...... 567 ...... 4244 48B ...... Bernardy, Connie (DFL) ...... 329 ...... 5510 47A ...... Luther, Darlene (DFL) ...... 349 ...... 3751 59A ...... Biernat, Len (DFL) ...... 303 ...... 4219 67A ...... Mahoney, Tim (DFL) ...... 377 ...... 4277 30B ...... Bishop, Dave (R) ...... 453 ...... 0573 55A ...... Mares, Harry (R) ...... 401 ...... 5363 25B ...... Boudreau, Lynda (R) ...... 473 ...... 8237 65B ...... Mariani, Carlos (DFL) ...... 203 ...... 9714 30A ...... Bradley, Fran (R) ...... 559 ...... 9249 57B ...... Marko, Sharon (DFL) ...... 279 ...... 3135 35B ...... Buesgens, Mark (R) ...... 445 ...... 1072 9B ...... Marquart, Paul (DFL) ...... 311 ...... 6829 46B ...... Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) ...... 283 ...... 4255 36B ...... McElroy, Dan (R) ...... 437 ...... 4212 10B ...... Cassell, George (R) ...... 421 ...... 4317 54A ...... McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) ...... 259 ...... 4342 23A ...... Clark, James T. (R) ...... 551 ...... 9303 39B ...... Milbert, Bob (DFL) ...... 243 ...... 4192 61A ...... Clark, Karen (DFL) ...... 307 ...... 0294 35A ...... Molnau, Carol L. (R) ...... 443 ...... 8872 11A ...... Daggett, Roxann (R) ...... 439 ...... 4293 21B ...... Mulder, Richard (R) ...... 515 ...... 4336 31B ...... Davids, Gregory M. (R) ...... 549 ...... 9278 58A ...... Mullery, Joe (DFL) ...... 387 ...... 4262 62A ...... Davnie, Jim (DFL) ...... 335 ...... 0173 8A ...... Murphy, Mary (DFL) ...... 357 ...... 2676 65A ...... Dawkins, Andy (DFL) ...... 215 ...... 5158 20A ...... Ness, Robert “Bob” (R) ...... 509 ...... 4344 14A ...... Dehler, Steve (R) ...... 491 ...... 7808 10A ...... Nornes, Bud (R) ...... 471 ...... 4946 29A ...... Dempsey, Jerry (R) ...... 575 ...... 8635 19A ...... Olson, Mark (R) ...... 501 ...... 4237 60B ...... Dibble, Scott (DFL) ...... 369 ...... 9281 16A ...... Opatz, Joe (DFL) ...... 277 ...... 6612 27A ...... Dorman, Dan (R) ...... 579 ...... 8216 29B ...... Osskopp, Mike (R) ...... 521 ...... 9236 24A ...... Dorn, John (DFL) ...... 201 ...... 3248 66A ...... Osthoff, Tom (DFL) ...... 273 ...... 4224 18A ...... Eastlund, Rob (R) ...... 449 ...... 5364 11B ...... Otremba, Mary Ellen (DFL) ...... 393 ...... 3201 64A ...... Entenza, Matt (DFL) ...... 261 ...... 8799 37A ...... Ozment, Dennis (R) ...... 479 ...... 4306 42A ...... Erhardt, Ron (R) ...... 591 ...... 4363 42B ...... Paulsen, Erik (R) ...... 545 ...... 7449 17A ...... Erickson, Sondra (R) ...... 407 ...... 6746 38B ...... Pawlenty, Tim (R) ...... 459 ...... 4128 52B ...... Evans, Geri (DFL) ...... 211 ...... 0141 64B ...... Paymar, Michael (DFL) ...... 209 ...... 4199 1B ...... Finseth, Tim (R) ...... 517 ...... 9918 32A ...... Pelowski Jr., Gene (DFL) ...... 295 ...... 8637 44A ...... Folliard, Betty (DFL) ...... 281 ...... 3964 1A ...... Penas, Maxine (R) ...... 553 ...... 9635 4A ...... Fuller, Doug (R) ...... 525 ...... 5516 13B ...... Peterson, Doug (DFL) ...... 287 ...... 4228 36A ...... Gerlach, Chris (R) ...... 531 ...... 5506 39A ...... Pugh, Thomas W. (DFL) ...... 267 ...... 6828 63B ...... Gleason, Mark S. (DFL) ...... 313 ...... 5375 44B ...... Rhodes, Jim (R) ...... 409 ...... 9889 9A ...... Goodno, Kevin (R) ...... 563 ...... 5515 32B ...... Rifenberg, Michelle (R) ...... 423 ...... 1069 52A ...... Goodwin, Barbara (DFL) ...... 353 ...... 4331 5A ...... Rukavina, Tom (DFL) ...... 375 ...... 0170 58B ...... Gray, Gregory (DFL) ...... 327 ...... 8659 28A ...... Ruth, Connie (R) ...... 415 ...... 5368 54B ...... Greiling, Mindy (DFL) ...... 253 ...... 5387 17B ...... Schumacher, Leslie J. (DFL) ...... 217 ...... 5377 26A ...... Gunther, Bob (R) ...... 379 ...... 3240 41A ...... Seagren, Alice (R) ...... 477 ...... 7803 48A ...... Haas, Bill (R) ...... 569 ...... 5513 21A ...... Seifert, Marty (R) ...... 593 ...... 5374 50A ...... Hackbarth, Tom (R) ...... 577 ...... 2439 5B ...... Sertich, Anthony “Tony” (DFL) ...... 233 ...... 0172 22B ...... Harder, Elaine (R) ...... 583 ...... 5373 2B ...... Skoe, Rod (DFL) ...... 321 ...... 4265 66B ...... Hausman, Alice (DFL) ...... 245 ...... 3824 62B ...... Skoglund, Wes (DFL) ...... 251 ...... 4330 47B ...... Hilstrom, Debra (DFL) ...... 227 ...... 3709 57A ...... Slawik, Nora (DFL) ...... 356 ...... 7807 8B ...... Hilty, Bill (DFL) ...... 207 ...... 4308 34A ...... Smith, Steve (R) ...... 503 ...... 9188 37B ...... Holberg, Mary Liz (R) ...... 433 ...... 6926 3B ...... Solberg, Loren A. (DFL) ...... 309 ...... 2365 56A ...... Holsten, Mark William (R) ...... 381 ...... 3018 33B ...... Stanek, Rich (R) ...... 543 ...... 5502 4B ...... Howes, Larry (R) ...... 431 ...... 2451 14B ...... Stang, Doug (R) ...... 597 ...... 4373 6B ...... Huntley, Thomas (DFL) ...... 351 ...... 2228 28B ...... Sviggum, Steve (R) ...... 463 ...... 2273 53B ...... Jacobson, Carl (R) ...... 429 ...... 7153 7A ...... Swapinski, Dale (DFL) ...... 331 ...... 4282 7B ...... Jaros, Mike (DFL) ...... 291 ...... 4246 23B ...... Swenson, Howard (R) ...... 539 ...... 8634 18B ...... Jennings, Loren Geo (DFL) ...... 237 ...... 0518 43B ...... Sykora, Barb (R) ...... 403 ...... 4315 34B ...... Johnson, Jeff (R) ...... 487 ...... 5511 46A ...... Thompson, Mark (DFL) ...... 223 ...... 4176 24B ...... Johnson, Ruth (DFL) ...... 241 ...... 7065 50B ...... Tingelstad, Kathy (R) ...... 507 ...... 5369 67B ...... Johnson, Sheldon (DFL) ...... 229 ...... 4201 25A ...... Tuma, John (R) ...... 533 ...... 4229 15A ...... Juhnke, Al (DFL) ...... 371 ...... 6206 51B ...... Vandeveer, Ray (R)...... 529 ...... 4124 59B ...... Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) ...... 255 ...... 4257 63A ...... Wagenius, Jean (DFL) ...... 239 ...... 4200 26B ...... Kalis, Henry J. (DFL) ...... 317 ...... 4240 61B ...... Walker, Neva (DFL) ...... 213 ...... 7152 60A ...... Kelliher, Margaret Anderson (DFL) . 231 ...... 0171 12A ...... Walz, Dale (R) ...... 527 ...... 4333 20B ...... Kielkucki, Tony (R)...... 367 ...... 1534 55B ...... Wasiluk, Scott (DFL) ...... 225 ...... 1188 16B ...... Knoblach, Jim (R) ...... 451 ...... 6316 12B ...... Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) ...... 389 ...... 4247 49B ...... Koskinen, Luanne (DFL) ...... 301 ...... 4231 51A ...... Westerberg, Andrew (R) ...... 523 ...... 4226 53A ...... Krinkie, Philip (R) ...... 365 ...... 2907 13A ...... Westrom, Torrey (R) ...... 557 ...... 4929 15B ...... Kubly, Gary W. (DFL) ...... 315 ...... 4346 38A ...... Wilkin, Tim (R) ...... 413 ...... 3533 31A ...... Kuisle, William (R) ...... 565 ...... 4378 22A ...... Winter, Ted (DFL) ...... 247 ...... 5505 40A ...... Larson, Dan (DFL) ...... 221 ...... 7158 41B ...... Wolf, Ken (R) ...... 571 ...... 5185 27B ...... Leighton, Rob (DFL) ...... 289 ...... 4193 43A ...... Workman, Tom (R) ...... 537 ...... 5066 *All rooms are in the State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 2001 Minnesota House of Representatives Leadership
Speaker of the House Majority Leader Minority Leader Steven A. Sviggum Tim Pawlenty Thomas W. Pugh
Assistant Majority Leaders Assistant Minority Leaders Mary Liz Holberg Matt Entenza Tony Kielkucki Al Juhnke William Kuisle Margaret Anderson Kelliher Carol L. Molnau Mary Ellen Otremba
Majority Whip Marty Seifert
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Abeler, Jim (R) 49A Bernardy, Connie (DFL) 48B 581 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1729 329 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5510 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Anoka Home: Fridley 3400 Rum River Drive 55303 ...... (612) 245-3764 *6840 Siverts Lane N.E. 55432-4625 Business: Anoka (763) 571-0015 *600 E. Main St. 55303 ...... (763) 421-3722 Business: same Born: 5/18/54. Married: spouse Barb, 6 chil- Born: 2/2/63. Married: spouse Dan, 3 children. dren. Occupation: Chiropractor. Education: DC, Occupation: Community Volunteer/ chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiro- Consultant. Education: BA, speech communications, practic. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. University of Minnesota; certification, government acquisitions and contract management, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Abrams, Ron (R) 45A Biernat, Len (DFL) 59A *585 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9934 303 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4219 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Minnetonka Home: Minneapolis 2211 Austrian Pine Lane 55305 .. (952) 546-5356 *2246 Lincoln St. N.E. 55418 ...... (612) 788-4923 Born: 4/52. Married: spouse Joanne, 2 children. Business: St. Paul Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, interde- Hamline University 1536 Hewitt Ave. 55104 partmental major, University of Minnesota; JD, (651) 523-2444 Harvard University. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th. Born: 11/24/46. Married: spouse Christine Jax, 1 child, 3 stepchildren. Occupation: Professor of Law. Education: BS, English, Mankato State Anderson, Bruce (R) 19B University; MA, education, St. Thomas Univer- 411 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5063 sity; JD, Hamline University; LLM, New York E-mail: [email protected] University. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd. Home: Buffalo Township *3222 Aadland Ave. N.E. 55313 (763) 682-1480 Bishop, Dave (R) 30B Business: Minneapolis *453 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0573 Minnesota Air National Guard E-mail: [email protected] HQ 133 Airlift Wing Home: Rochester Born: 3/12/50. Married: spouse Dottie, 5 chil- 1185 Plummer Circle 55902 ...... (507) 288-7733 dren. Occupation: Agricultural and Industrial Born: 3/29. Married: spouse Bea, 5 children. Sales and Management, Military. Education: Occupation: Attorney/Legislator. Education: JD, aviation electronics, USN; AA, agribusiness, international law, Cornell University; MPA, Willmar Technical College; BS, business admin- public administration, Harvard University. istration, Northwestern College. Elected: 1994. Elected: 1982. Term: 10th. Term: 4th.
Anderson, Irv (DFL) 3A *343 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4936 Boudreau, Lynda (R) 25B E-mail: [email protected] 473 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8237 Home: International Falls E-mail: [email protected] 909-13th St. 56649 ...... (218) 283-2416 Home: Faribault Married: spouse Phyllis, 2 children. Occupa- *16450 Ames Way 55021 ...... (507) 332-7760 tion: Legislator. Education: University of Min- Married: spouse Jim, 3 children. Occupation: nesota. Elected: 1964. Term: 15th Rice County Public Health Aide. Education: Sec- (non-consecutive). ondary; job-related coursework. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Bakk, Thomas (Tom) (DFL) 6A Bradley, Fran (R) 30A 345 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2190 559 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9249 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Cook Home: Rochester *2361 Retreat Road 55723 ...... (218) 666-5041 *4316 Manor View Drive N.W. 55901 Business: Virginia (507) 288-3439 307 First St. N. 55792 ...... (218) 741-6010 Married: spouse Mary, 4 children. Occupation: Born: 6/8/54. Married: spouse Laura, 4 chil- Retired. Education: BS, mechanical engineering, dren. Occupation: Labor Representative. Edu- South Dakota State University; graduate work, cation: BBA, labor-management relations, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1994. University of Minnesota-Duluth. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th. Term: 4th. 4 *-Prefers interim mail at this address House Public Information Office
Buesgens, Mark (R) 35B Daggett, Roxann (R) 11A 445 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1072 439 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4293 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Jordan Home: Frazee *113 Stuart Drive 55352 ...... (952) 492-2992 *P.O. Box 154 56544 ...... (218) 334-3871 Born: 5/14/61. Married: spouse Sara, 4 chil- Married: spouse Dave, 2 children.Education: dren. Occupation: Educator. Education: BS, BS, communications, Concordia College/Uni- mathematics, Mankato State University; Spe- versity of North Dakota. Elected: 1994. cialist, educational administration, Minnesota Term: 4th. State University-Mankato. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) 46B Davids, Gregory M. (R) 31B *283 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4255 549 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9278 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Crystal Home: Preston 8216-35th Ave. N. 55427 ...... (763) 541-0525 *P.O. Box 32 55965 ...... (507) 765-2790 Born: 4/40. Married: spouse Carole, 3 children. Business: same Occupation: Retired Teacher. Education: BS, Born: 8/28/58. Married: spouse Bonnie, 3 chil- social studies, graduate work, Minnesota State dren. Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner/ University, Mankato; graduate work, Univer- President. Education: Waldorf College, Iowa; sity of St. Thomas. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th. BS, social science, Winona State University; graduate work, Mankato State University. Elected: 1991. Term: 6th.
Cassell, George (R) 10B 421 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4317 Davnie, Jim (DFL) 62A E-mail: [email protected] *335 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0173 Home: Alexandria E-mail: [email protected] *2500 County Road 22 N.W. 56308 Home: Minneapolis (320) 762-2471 2517 30th Ave. S. 55406 ...... (612) 724-5163 Born: 5/25/35. Married: spouse Carol, 3 chil- Business: Buffalo dren. Occupation: Retired Educator/Adminis- 1300 N. Highway 25 55313 ...... (763) 682-8313 trator. Education: BS, education/psychology, Married: spouse Cara Letofsky, 1 child. Occupa- University of Wisconsin-River Falls; MS, educa- tion: Teacher. Education: BS, psychology/so- tional administration/psychology, Univeristy of cial work, University of Minnesota; MEd, Wyoming; EdD, educational administration, Education, University of Minnesota. University of Wyoming. Elected: 1998. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. Term: 2nd.
Clark, James T. (R) 23A Dawkins, Andy (DFL) 65A 551 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9303 *215 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5158 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: New Ulm Home: St. Paul *819 N. Washington St. 56073 .... (507) 354-6217 788 Charles Ave. 55104 ...... (651) 224-6270 Business: New Ulm Business: St. Paul 519 Center Street 56073 ...... (507) 233-3900 767 University Ave. 55104 Born: 2/21/63. Married: spouse Cara, 2 chil- Born: 7/29/50. Married: spouse Sen. Ellen dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: JD, Tho- Anderson, 2 children. Occupation: Attorney. mas M. Cooley Law School. Elected: 1998. Education: BA, history, Hamline University; JD, Term: 3rd. Temple University, Philadelphia. Elected: 1987. Term: 8th.
Clark, Karen (DFL) 61A Dehler, Steve (R) 14A *307 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0294 491 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7808 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Minneapolis Home: St. Joseph 2633-18th Ave S. 55407 ...... (612) 722-7728 *Box 129, 31 West Minnesota St. 56374-0129 Born: 7/45. Partner: Jacquelyn. Occupation: Leg- (320) 363-8778, Home Fax (320) 363-4428 islator/College Instructor. Education: BS, nurs- Born: 3/21/50. Married: spouse Jean, 2 chil- ing, College of St. Teresa, Winona; MPA, JFK dren. Occupation: Retail Grocer/Corrections School of Government, Harvard University. Officer/Dispatcher. Education: economics/ac- Elected: 1980. Term: 11th. counting, St. John’s University, Collegeville. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
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Dempsey, Jerry (R) 29A Entenza, Matt (DFL) 64A 575 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8635 Assistant Minority Leader E-mail: [email protected] *261 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8799 Home: Red Wing E-mail: [email protected] *2025 Creekview Court 55066 ... (651) 385-0319 Home: St. Paul Married: spouse Julie, 4 children. Occupation: 1622 Hague St. 55104 ...... (651) 647-1425 Banking. Education: BA, University of St. Tho- Born: 10/61. Married: spouse Lois Quam, 3 chil- mas; MA, University of Wisconsin - River Falls; dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Specialist Degree, educational administration, environmental studies, Macalester College; law, Winona State University. Elected: 1992. Oxford University, England; JD, University of Term: 5th. Minnesota Law School. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Dibble, Scott (DFL) 60B Erhardt, Ron (R) 42A *369 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9281 591 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4363 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Minneapolis Home: Edina 4207 Blaisdell Ave. 55409 ...... (612) 824-3823 *4214 Sunnyside Road 55424 ...... (952) 927-9437 Business: Minneapolis Married: spouse Jacquelyn. Occupation: Finan- 430 Oak Grove St., Suite 117 55403(612) 874-9002 cial Planner. Education: BA, psychology, BBA, Born: 8/27/65. Partner: David Maier. Occupa- general business, University of Minnesota. tion: Community Organizer. Education: Ger- Elected: 1990. Term: 6th. man/political science, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Dorman, Dan (R) 27A Erickson, Sondra (R) 17A 579 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8216 *407 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6746 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Albert Lea Home: Princeton *445 Lakeview Blvd. 56007 ...... (507) 377-9441 1947 Ridge Road 55371 ...... (763) 389-4498 Business: Albert Lea Born: 3/2/42. Widow: 1 child. Occupation: 505 E. Main 56007 ...... (507) 373-0636 Retired Teacher. Education: BA, English, Born: 10/16/62. Married: spouse Mary Jo, 2 Concordia College; graduate work, University children.Occupation: Small Business Owner. of St. Thomas. Elected: 1998. Term: 3rd. Education: BA, political science, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Dorn, John (DFL) 24A Evans, Geri (DFL) 52B 201 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3248 211 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0141 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Mankato Home: New Brighton *1021 Orchard Road 56001 ...... (507) 388-3649 *52 Windsor Ct. 55112 ...... (651) 633-6542 Business: Mankato Family: 2 children. Occupation: Educator/ 2600 Hoffman Road 56001 ...... (507) 387-5671 Teacher. Education: BA, education, Gustavus Born: 12/28/43. Married: spouse Kathleen, 3 Adolphus College; graduate work, education children. Occupation: Teacher. Education: BA, administration, University of Minnesota. Elected: English, St. John’s University, Collegeville; MA, 1992. Term: 3rd (non-consecutive). English, University of Wisconsin. Elected: 1986. Term: 8th.
Eastlund, Rob (R) 18A Finseth, Tim (R) 1B 449 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5364 517 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9918 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Isanti Home: Angus *2123-305th Ave. N.E. 55040 ...... (763) 689-1746 *Route 3, Box 22 56712 ...... (218) 745-6200 Business: Cambridge Born: 1/7/64. Married: spouse Ruth, 1 child. 355 S. Garfield St. 55008 ...... (763) 689-0349 Occupation: Manager, Marshall County Soil and Born: 6/19/49. Married: spouse Janis, 3 chil- Water Conservation District. Education: BA, dren. Occupation: Property Manager. Educa- political science, Moorhead State University; AA, tion: BS, math, University of Minnesota. history/economics, Northland Community Col- Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. lege, Thief River Falls. Elected: 1993. Term: 5th.
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Folliard, Betty (DFL) 44A Goodwin, Barbara (DFL) 52A 281 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3964 353 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4331 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Hopkins Home: Columbia Heights *201 Oakwood Road 55343 ...... (952) 933-4036 *650 Sullivan Lane N.E. 55421 ... (763) 574-1716 Married: spouse Don Drapeau, 5 children. Oc- Business: Mpls. cupation: Legislator/Market Research. Educa- 301-4th Avenue S. 55415 ...... (612) 348-0297 tion: BA, drama, Stanford University; MFA, Born: 1/25/49. Married: spouse David, 2 chil- theatre, Wayne State University. Elected: 1996. dren. Occupation: Principal Planner specializ- Term: 3rd. ing in communications. Education: AA, Liberal Arts, North Hennepin Community College; BA, Political Science, Sociology, Hamline University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Fuller, Doug (R) 4A Gray, Gregory (DFL) 58B 525 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5516 *327 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8659 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Bemidji Home: Minneapolis *817 Minnesota Ave. N.W. 56601(218) 751-1055 1507 Oakpark Ave. N. 55411 ...... (612) 377-5270 Business: Bemidji Born: 3/23/54. Married: spouse Renee. Occu- P.O. Box 781 56619-0781 ...... (218) 751-1055 pation: Attorney. Education: BS, business ad- Born: 5/14/68. Married: spouse Jeri Lynn. Oc- ministration, University of Wisconsin-River cupation: Income Development Specialist, Falls; JD, Hamline University School of Law. American Cancer Society. Education: Account- Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. ing, finance, Bemidji State University. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Gerlach, Chris (R) 36A Greiling, Mindy (DFL) 54B *531 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5506 *253 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5387 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Apple Valley Home: Roseville 173 County Road 42 55124 ...... (952) 432-4100 2495 Marion St. 55113 ...... (651) 490-0013 Business: same Born: 2/48. Married: spouse Roger, 2 children. Born: 11/17/64. Married: spouse Shelli. Occu- Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker/Commu- pation: Self-employed, Sales. Education: BA, nity Volunteer. Education: BA, education, political science, University of St. Thomas; MBA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, education, business, University of South Dakota. University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. Term: 5th.
Gleason, Mark S. (DFL) 63B Gunther, Bob (R) 26A 313 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5375 379 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3240 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Richfield Home: Fairmont *6434 Irving Ave. S. 55423 ...... (612) 861-4542 *530 Kings Road 56031 ...... (507) 235-6154 Business: same Business: Fairmont Born: 11/26/53. Married: spouse Michelle, 2 217 S. State St. 56031 ...... (507) 238-9449 children. Occupation: CPA. Education: BA, busi- Born: 7/12/43. Married: spouse Nancy, 1 child. ness administration, University of St. Thomas; Occupation: Business. Education: BS, market- JD, William Mitchell College of Law. ing, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1995. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. Term: 4th.
Goodno, Kevin (R) 9A Haas, Bill (R) 48A *563 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5515 569 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5513 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Moorhead Home: Champlin Box 478 56561 ...... (218) 236-9585 *215 Lowell Road 55316 Born: 10/62. Married: spouse Linda, 2 children. Phone/Fax: (763) 421-6153 Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, business Born: 6/25/49. Married: spouse Joenie, 2 chil- administration; BA, political science, Concordia dren. Occupation: Employee Benefits Broker, College, Moorhead; LLM, Taxation, William Consultant. Education: AA, math/biology, Uni- Mitchell College of Law; JD, William Mitchell versity of Minnesota. Elected: 1994. College of Law. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th. Term: 4th.
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Hackbarth, Tom (R) 50A Holberg, Mary Liz (R) 37B *577 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2439 Assistant Majority Leader E-mail: [email protected] *433 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6926 Home: Cedar E-mail: rep.mary [email protected] 19255 Eidelweiss St. N.W. 55011 (763) 753-3215 Home: Lakeville Born: 12/28/51. Married: spouse Mary, 3 chil- 12195 Upper 167th St. 55044 ...... (952) 435-8723 dren. Occupation: Automotive Parts. Educa- Married: spouse Thomas, 2 children. Occupa- tion: North Hennepin Community College. tion: Homemaker. Education: Elementary edu- Elected: 1994. Term: 3rd (non-consecutive). cation, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Harder, Elaine (R) 22B Holsten, Mark William (R) 56A 583 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5373 381 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3018 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Jackson Home: Stillwater *107 Parkside Ave. 56143 ...... (507) 847-3550 *7790 Minar Lane 55082 ...... (651) 430-2538 Born: 12/27/47. Married: spouse Ronald, 2 chil- Born: 9/65. Married: spouse Lisa, 2 children. dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BS, sec- Occupation: Educator. Education: BA, sociol- ondary education, Minnesota State University, ogy, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Licensure, Mankato . Elected: 1994. Term: 4th. teaching, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
Hausman, Alice (DFL) 66B Howes, Larry (R) 4B *245 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3824 431 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2451 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: Walker 1447 Chelmsford St. 55108 ...... (651) 646-6220 *5340 Ladyslipper Ln. N.W. 56484 ....(218) 547-4707 Married: spouse Robert, 2 children. Occupa- Born: 6/30/47. Married: spouse Myrna, 5 chil- tion: Legislator. Education: BS, education, dren. Occupation: Manager. Education: High Concordia College, Seward, Neb.; MA, educa- School. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. tion, Concordia College, River Forest, Ill. Elected: 1989. Term: 7th.
Hilstrom, Debra (DFL) 47B Huntley, Thomas (DFL) 6B *227 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3709 *351 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2228 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Brooklyn Center Home: Duluth 3509-66th Ave. N. 55429 ...... (763) 561-6487 1924 Wallace Ave. 55803 ...... (218) 724-6568 Business: same Business: Duluth Born: 6/21/68. Married: spouse Joel, 2 children. 10 University Drive 55812 ...... (218) 726-7509 Occupation: Small Business Owner. Education: Born: 2/38. Married: spouse Gail, BA, sociology, University of Minnesota. 2 children. Occupation: Associate Professor of Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Education: BS, chemistry, University of Minnesota; PhD, biochemistry, Iowa State University. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
Hilty, Bill (DFL) 8B Jacobson, Carl (R) 53B 207 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4308 429 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7153 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Finlayson Home: Vadnais Heights *6421 County Road 36 55735 ...... (320) 233-6626 *3300 Belmar Drive 55127 ...... (651) 787-0775 Business: same ...... (320) 233-6444 Business: Shoreview Married: spouse Laurie, 5 children. Occupa- Born: 7/27/69. Married: spouse Joyce. Occupa- tion: Business. Education: BS, psychology, tion: Public Accountant. Education: BS, account- Purdue University; MA, English, Purdue Uni- ing, Minnesota State University, Mankato. versity. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
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Jaros, Mike (DFL) 7B Juhnke, Al (DFL) 15A *291 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4246 Assistant Minority Leader E-mail: [email protected] 371 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6206 Home: Duluth E-mail: [email protected] 3108 Minnesota Ave. 55802 ...... (218) 727-0412 Home: Willmar Born: 4/44. Married: spouse Annette, 3 chil- *3951 Horizon Hills Circle 56201(320) 235-4442 dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA, Business: Willmar foreign languages (Russian, Spanish, Latin), Uni- 518 S.W. Litchfield Ave. 56201 ... (320) 235-9778 versity of Minnesota. Elected: 1972. Term: 13th Born: 11/19/58. Married: spouse Claire, (non-consecutive). 2 children. Occupation: Real Estate Appraiser. Education: BS, soil science, University of Minne- sota-St. Paul. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
Jennings, Loren Geo (DFL) 18B Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) 59B 237 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0518 *255 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4257 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Harris Home: Minneapolis *3340-465th St. 55032 ...... (651) 674-7538 115 W. Island Ave. 55401 ...... (612) 378-2591 Business: Rush City55069 ...... (320) 358-3676 Business: St. Paul Born: 6/51. Married: spouse Bonnie, 3 children. 100 Constitution Ave. 55155 ...... (651) 296-4257 Occupation: Business Owner. Education: Voca- Born: 3/23/37. Married: spouse Donald, tional-Technical school. Elected: 1984. Term: 9th. 2 children. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA, physics, Cornell University; PhD, biophys- ics, Yale University; MPA, public administration, Harvard University. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th.
Johnson, Jeff (R) 34B 487 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5511 Kalis, Henry J. (DFL) 26B E-mail: [email protected] 317 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4240 Home: Plymouth E-mail: [email protected] *4620 Minnesota Lane 55446 ...... (763) 550-7904 Home: Wells Business: Minneapolis *10043-600th Ave. 56097-4703 .... (507) 294-3147 Cargill Inc., Law Department Business: same MS 9, P.O. Box 5624 55440 ...... (952) 742-2848 Born: 3/2/37. Married: spouse Violet, 4 chil- Born: 11/11/66. Married: spouse Sondi, 1 child. dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: Second- Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, economics, ary. Elected: 1974. Term: 14th. Concordia College, Moorhead; JD, Law, Georgetown University Law School. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Johnson, Ruth (DFL) 24B Kelliher, Margaret Anderson (DFL) 60A 241 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7065 Assistant Minority Leader E-mail: [email protected] *231 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0171 Home: St. Peter E-mail: [email protected] *417 N. 7th St. 56082 ...... (507) 931-2075 Home: Minneapolis Business: same 229 Sheridan Ave. S. 55405 ...... (612) 377-9836 Born: 5/23/47. Single. Occupation: Legislator. Born: 3/68. Married: spouse David, 2 children. Education: BA, religion, Gustavus Adolphus Occupation: Community Organizer/Writer. College; MSEd, college student personnel ad- Education: BA, history, political science, ministration, Indiana University-Bloomington. Gustavus Adolphus College. Elected: 1998. Elected: 1996. Term: 2nd (non-consecutive). Term: 2nd.
Kielkucki, Tony (R) 20B Johnson, Sheldon (DFL) 67B Assistant Majority Leader 229 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4201 367 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1534 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: Lester Prairie *2031 Howard St. S. 55119 ...... (651) 730-4917 *5667 State Highway 7 55354 ..... (320) 395-2905 Business: Maplewood Business: Winsted 297 S. Century Ave. 55119 ...... (651) 298-5571 110 Winsted Ave. 55395 ...... (320) 485-2182 Born: 3/25/54. Married: spouse Elaine, 2 chil- Born: 7/11/51. Married: spouse Lavon, 3 chil- dren. Occupation: Corrections. Education: BA, dren. Occupation: Educator. Education: BS, soci- social work, Bethel College, St. Paul; MA, psy- ology, St. Thomas College. Elected: 1996. chology, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 2000. Term: 3rd. Term: 1st. *-Prefers interim mail at this address 9 House Public Information Office
Knoblach, Jim (R) 16B Larson, Dan (DFL) 40A 451 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6316 *221 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7158 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Cloud Home: Bloomington 1552 Prairie Hill Road 56301 ...... (320) 252-6179 9025-13th Ave. S. 55425 ...... (952) 854-8550 Business: same Born: 6/29/65. Married: spouse Sheila, 2 chil- Born: 11/57. Married: spouse Janet, 2 children. dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BA, his- Occupation: Small Business Owner. Education: tory, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1998. BS, economics/business administration, St. Term: 2nd. John’s University, Minn.; MBA, Harvard Uni- versity; MA, American government, Georgetown University; CPA. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Koskinen, Luanne (DFL) 49B Leighton, Rob (DFL) 27B 301 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4231 289 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4193 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Coon Rapids Home: Austin *12320 Gladiola St. N.W. 55433-1749 900 Fourth St. N.W. 55912 ...... (507) 437-6972 (763) 427-1044 Business: Austin Married: spouse Lauri, 4 children. Occupation: *601 N. Main St. 55912 ...... (507) 433-8813 Retired. Education: BS, elementary education, Born: 7/7/65. Married: spouse Shawn, 2 chil- University of Minnesota. Elected: 1996. dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Term: 3rd. economics, University of Minnesota; JD, Univer- sity of California, Berkeley. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Krinkie, Philip (R) 53A Lenczewski, Ann (DFL) 40B *365 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2907 337 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4218 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Shoreview Home: Bloomington 1045 Lake Beach Drive 55126 ..... (651) 481-8355 *10306 Humboldt Circle 55431 .. (952) 881-8627 Business: St. Paul Business: same Snelling Co. Married: spouse Nels Erickson, 4 children. Oc- 1404 Concordia Ave. 55104 ...... (651) 646-7381 cupation: Full-time Legislator. Education: BA, Born: 2/50. Married: spouse Mary. Occupation: psychology, College of St. Benedict; public policy, Small Business Owner. Education: BA, urban Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. studies, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.
Kubly, Gary W. (DFL) 15B Leppik, Peggy (R) 45B 315 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4346 485 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7026 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Granite Falls Home: Golden Valley *445 Tenth Ave. 56241 ...... (320) 564-4295 *7500 Western Ave. 55427 ...... (763) 546-3328 Married: spouse Patricia, 3 children. Occupa- Born: 6/5/43. Married: spouse Ilo, 3 children. tion: Lutheran Pastor. Education: BA, Mankato Occupation: Homemaker/Legislator. Educa- State University; MDiv, Luther Seminary. tion: BA, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.; Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd. graduate work, University of Pennsylvania. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.
Kuisle, William (R) 31A Lieder, Bernie L. (DFL) 2A Assistant Majority Leader 323 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5091 565 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4378 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Crookston Home: Rochester *911 Thorndale Ave. 56716 ...... (218) 281-1991 *6311 County Road 8 S.W. 55902 (507) 282-5714 Widower , 3 children. Occupation: Professional Business: same Engineer. Education: engineering, University of Born: 1/11/58. Single. Occupation: Farmer. Illinois, Purdue University. Elected: 1984. Education: AA, Rochester Community College/ Term: 9th. University Wisconsin-River Falls. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
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Lindner, Arlon (R) 33A Mariani, Carlos (DFL) 65B 417 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7806 *203 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9714 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Corcoran Home: St. Paul *19508 Country Circle E. 55374 .. (763) 420-3491 187 W. Congress 55107 ...... (651) 224-6647 Born: 8/3/35. Married: spouse Shirlee, 4 chil- Born: 7/13/57. Married: spouse Maritza, 3 chil- dren. Occupation: Self-employed Businessman. dren. Occupation: Non-profit Management. Education: BA, economics, North Texas State Education: history, Macalester College; law, University; MDiv, Central Baptist Theological University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990. Seminary of Minneapolis. Elected: 1992. Term: 6th. Term: 5th.
Lipman, Eric (R) 56B Marko, Sharon (DFL) 57B 567 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4244 279 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3135 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Lake Elmo Home: Cottage Grove *8249 Deer Pond Court N. 55042 (651) 773-1985 *11247 Kingsborough Trail 55016(651) 480-7997 Business: Lake Elmo Born: 3/2/53. Married: spouse Jim Wolcott, 2 P.O. Box 82 55402 ...... (651) 773-1985 children. Occupation: Communications Consult- Born: 6/27/64. Married: spouse Kimberly, 1 ant/Legislator. Education: BS, communications, child. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Indiana University; graduate work, University political science, Union College; JD, law, George of Minnesota. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th. Washington University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Luther, Darlene (DFL) 47A Marquart, Paul (DFL) 9B 349 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3751 311 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6829 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Brooklyn Park Home: Dilworth *6809 Shingle Creek Drive 55445(763) 560-7188 *605 First St. N.E. 56529 ...... (218) 233-9200 Born: 8/47. Married: spouse Bill, 2 children. Business: Glyndon Occupation: Business Consultant/Substitute DGF School 513 Parke Ave. 56547 ... (218) 498-2263 Teacher. Education: BA, business administra- Born: 1/9/57. Married: spouse Colleen, 2 chil- tion, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 1992. dren. Occupation: Educator/Teacher. Educa- Term: 5th. tion: BS, education-social studies, University of North Dakota; MS, education administration, Tri-College University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Mahoney, Tim (DFL) 67A McElroy, Dan (R) 36B *377 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4277 437 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4212 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: Burnsville 1157 Breen St. 55106 ...... (651) 776-3200 *12805 Welcome Lane 55337 ...... (952) 890-2224 Single, 2 children. Occupation: Pipe Fitter. Born: 7/15/48. Married: spouse Mary. Occupa- Education: pipe fitting, St. Paul Technical tion: Management Consultant. Education: BA, College. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. history, University of Notre Dame. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Mares, Harry (R) 55A McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) 54A 401 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5363 259 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4342 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: White Bear Lake Home: Falcon Heights *2592 Crown Hill Court 55110 ... (651) 429-7189 *1529 W. Iowa Ave. 55108 ...... (651) 644-1066 Married: spouse Geri, 7 children.Education: Born: 7/29/56. Occupation: Attorney/College BA, political science, Loras College, Dubuque, Educator. Education: BA, business administra- Iowa; MS, education, Winona State University. tion, College of St. Catherine; JD, Hamline Uni- Elected: 1994. Term: 4th. versity; MPA, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th.
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Milbert, Bob (DFL) 39B Ness, Robert “Bob” (R) 20A *243 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4192 509 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4344 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: South St. Paul Home: Dassel 308 Deerwood Court 55075 ...... (651) 451-6188 *24966-729th Ave. 55325 ...... (320) 275-3122 Business: Inver Grove Heights Married: spouse Marianne, 4 children. Occupation: 1801-50th St. E. 55077 ...... (651) 451-2241 Educator/Consultant/Construction Manager. Edu- Born: 6/49. Married: spouse Vicky, 3 children. cation: BS, health education/industrial education, Occupation: Businessman. Education: AB, Bemidji State University; MA, education/educa- Dartmouth College. Elected: 1986. tional administration, Educational Specialist, educa- Term: 8th. tional administration, University of Minnesota; Bush Fellow, Phi Delta Kappa. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
Molnau, Carol L. (R) 35A Nornes, Bud (R) 10A Assistant Majority Leader 471 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4946 *443 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8872 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Fergus Falls Home: Chaska *22195 River Oaks Drive 56537 .. (218) 736-7777 495 Pioneer Trail 55318 ...... (952) 448-3513 Business: Fergus Falls Born: 9/17/49. Married: spouse Steven, 3 chil- 2450 College Way 56537 dren. Occupation: Farm Owner/Operator. Edu- Born: 3/21/43. Married: spouse Joyce, 3 chil- cation: University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992. dren. Occupation: Communications. Education: Term: 5th. broadcasting, Brown Institute. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
Mulder, Richard (R) 21B Olson, Mark (R) 19A 515 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4336 501 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4237 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Ivanhoe Home: Big Lake *One Robinhood Lane 56142 ...... (507) 694-1539 *17085-142nd St. 55309 ...... (763) 263-3500 Business: Ivanhoe Home Fax: (763) 263-5050 Ivanhoe Clinic Box A 56142 ..... (507) 694-1232 Business: same Born: 5/8/38. Married: spouse Ruth, 4 children. Born: 7/55. Single. Occupation: Carpenter/Log Occupation: Family Physician. Education: BS, Home Builder/qualified Neutral Mediator. pharmacy, South Dakota State University; Asso- Education: Secondary/Wright Technical ciate degree, medicine, University of South Da- Center. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th. kota; MD, University of Iowa. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th. Opatz, Joe (DFL) 16A Mullery, Joe (DFL) 58A *277 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6612 387 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4262 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Cloud Home: Minneapolis 422 Riverside Drive S.E. 56304 ... (320) 252-1138 *4101 Vincent Ave. N. 55412 ...... (612) 521-4921 Business: St. Cloud Business: Minneapolis President’s Office, St. Cloud State University 56301 310 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 621 55415 . (612) 338-6692 (320) 255-2122 Occupation: Attorney. Education: JD, Univer- Born: 7/52. Married: spouse Pamela Steckman, 2 sity of Minnesota. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd. children. Occupation: University Administrator. Education: BA, psychology, St. Cloud State University; MEd, education, Kent State Univer- sity; PhD, higher education studies, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th. Murphy, Mary (DFL) 8A *357 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2676 Osskopp, Mike (R) 29B E-mail: [email protected] 521 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9236 Home: Hermantown E-mail: [email protected] 5180 W. Arrowhead Road 55811 (218) 729-6399 Home: Lake City Occupation: Grounds Manager/Historical *P.O. Box 120 55041 ...... (651) 345-5680 Preservation/Reader/Teacher. Education: BA, Business: same history, College of St. Scholastica; graduate work, Born: 10/3/51. Married: spouse Maggie, 2 chil- University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of dren. Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist. Wisconsin-Superior, American University, Education: BA, journalism, Institute of Broad- Macalester College, Indiana University. cast Arts; MA theology, Moody Bible Institute. Elected: 1976. Term: 13th. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
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Osthoff, Tom (DFL) 66A Paymar, Michael (DFL) 64B *273 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4224 209 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4199 FAX: (612) 296-4165 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: St. Paul *2009 Juliet Ave. 55105 ...... (651) 698-3084 766 W. Maryland Ave. 55117 ..... (651) 489-9596 Business: same ...... (651) 690-9172 Single, 1 son. Occupation: Legislator. Educa- Single , 2 children. Occupation: Program Direc- tion: University of Minnesota. Elected: 1974. tor. Education: BA, education, College of St. Term: 14th. Scholastica; MA, public administration, Hamline University. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
Otremba, Mary Ellen (DFL) 11B Assistant Minority Leade 393 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3201 Pelowski Jr., Gene (DFL) 32A E-mail: 295 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8637 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Long Prairie Home: Winona *Route 2, Box 17 56347-9561 ...... (320) 732-6201 *257 Wilson St. 55987 ...... (507) 454-3282 Business: Swanville Business: Winona Swanville High School, Box 98 56382(320) 547-2431 Winona Senior High Widow, 4 children. Occupation: Teacher/ 901 Gilmore 55987 ...... (507) 454-9500 Farmer. Education: BA, Home & Community Born: 2/52. Married: spouse Deborah, 2 chil- Service; College of St. Benedict; graduate work, dren. Occupation: Educator/Golf Professional. Parent Education & Family Life, St. Cloud State Education: BS, social studies, Winona State Uni- University. Elected: 1997. Term: 3rd. versity; MS, education, Winona State Univer- sity. Elected: 1986. Term: 8th.
Ozment, Dennis (R) 37A Penas, Maxine (R) 1A 479 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4306 553 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9635 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Rosemount Home: Badger *3275-145th St. E. 55068 . (651) 423-1331 Home *23588-310th Ave. 56714 ...... (218) 528-3278 Fax: (651) 322-2491 Born: 10/6/46. Married: spouse Albert, 3 chil- Born: 5/2/45. Married: spouse Gayle, 2 chil- dren. Occupation: Retired Teacher/Farmer. dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: Fire Education: BA, biology/chemistry, College of science, Metropolitan Community College; pub- St. Benedict. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. lic administration, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1984. Term: 9th.
Paulsen, Erik (R) 42B Peterson, Doug (DFL) 13B 545 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7449 *287 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4228 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Eden Prairie Home: Madison *9158 East Staring Lane 55347 .... (952) 949-8869 Route 3, Box 90 56256 ...... (320) 769-2453 Business: Bloomington Business: same Financial Navigators, Inc. 7900 Xerxes Avenue S. Born: 10/15/48. Married: spouse Eloise, 2 chil- 500 55431 ...... (952) 893-1500 dren. Occupation: Teacher/Legislator. Educa- Born: 5/14/65. Married: spouse Kelly, 3 chil- tion: BS, art, graduate work, Augustana College, dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BA, Sioux Falls, S.D.. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th. mathematics, St. Olaf College. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Pugh, Thomas W. (DFL) 39A Pawlenty, Tim (R) 38B Minority Leader Majority Leader *267 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6828 459 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4128 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: South St. Paul Home: Eagan 980 Terrace Lane 55075 ...... (651) 455-5016 Born: 11/60. Married: spouse Mary, 2 children. Business: South St. Paul Occupation: Vice President, Wizmo Inc.. Educa- 222 Grand Ave. W., Suite 100 55075 (651) 451-6411 tion: BA, political science, University of Minne- Born: 8/49. Married: spouse Susan, 2 children. sota; JD, University of Minnesota Law School. Occupation: Attorney. Education: AB, govern- Elected: 1992. Term: 5th. ment, Dartmouth College; JD, University of Min- nesota. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th.
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Rhodes, Jim (R) 44B Seagren, Alice (R) 41A 409 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9889 *477 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7803 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 296-4121 Home: St. Louis Park E-mail: [email protected] *3408 Rhode Island Ave. S. 55426(952) 933-1325 Home: Bloomington Business: Roseville 9730 Palmer Circle 55437 ...... (952) 835-6721 1700 Highway 36, Suite 301 55113(651) 697-7924 Business: St. Paul Born: 4/9/42. Married: spouse Judy, 2 children. 477 State Office Building 55155 . (651) 296-7803 Occupation: Nonprofit Credit Counselor. Edu- Married: spouse Fred, 2 children. Occupation: cation: AA, University of Minnesota. Homemaker/Community Volunteer. Education: Elected: 1993. Term: 5th. BS, business, Southeast Missouri State Univer- sity. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
Rifenberg, Michelle (R) 32B Seifert, Marty (R) 21A 423 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1069 Majority Whip E-mail: 593 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5374 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: La Crescent Home: Marshall *618 McIntosh Road 55947 ...... (507) 895-6390 *401 Mason St. 56258 ...... (507) 537-9794 1-888-667-3337 Business: Marshall Born: 1/30/57. Married: spouse Robert, 1 child. 1501 State St. 56258 Occupation: Homemaker. Education: BS, biol- Born: 4/23/72. Married: spouse Traci. Occupa- ogy, Viterbo College. Elected: 1996. tion: University Admissions Counselor. Educa- Term: 3rd. tion: BA, political science, Southwest State University-Marshall. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
Rukavina, Tom (DFL) 5A Sertich, Anthony “Tony” (DFL) 5B 375 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0170 *233 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-0172 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected] Home: Virginia Home: Chisholm *6930 Highway 169 55792 ...... (218) 749-5690 P.O. Box 3 55719 ...... (218) 254-1936 Born: 8/50. Married: spouse Lenore, 2 children. Born: 1/2/76. Single. Occupation: Legislator. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA, politi- Education: BA, theatre arts/political science, cal science, University of Minnesota-Duluth. Hamline University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. Elected: 1986. Term: 8th.
Ruth, Connie (R) 28A Skoe, Rod (DFL) 2B 415 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5368 321 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4265 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Owatonna Home: Clearbrook *689 Woodhill Place 55060 ...... (507) 451-1144 *Route 2, Box 80 56634 ...... (218) 776-3420 Married: spouse Douglas, 3 children. Occupa- Born: 8/9/54. Married: spouse Sarah Hoagberg, tion: Business. Education: BA, organization 2 children. Occupation: Farmer. Education: BA, management/communications, Concordia Uni- psychology, BA, sociology, Augsburg College. versity; MA, organizational management, Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd. Concordia University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Schumacher, Leslie J. (DFL) 17B Skoglund, Wes (DFL) 62B 217 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5377 *251 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4330 E-mail:[email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Princeton Home: Minneapolis *18180-17th St. 55371 ...... (763) 662-2075 4838-30th Ave. S. 55417 ...... (612) 721-1515 Business: Santiago Born: 6/45. Married: spouse Linda, 2 children. 16585-20th St. 55377 Occupation: Business/Substitute Teacher. Edu- Born: 10/4/55. Married: spouse Byron, 2 chil- cation: BA, psychology, University of Minne- dren. Occupation: Freelance Artist. Education: sota. Elected: 1974. Term: 13th (non-consecutive). art, psychology, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
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Slawik, Nora (DFL) 57A Sviggum, Steve (R) 28B 359 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7807 Speaker of the House E-mail: [email protected] *463 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2273 Home: Maplewood E-mail: [email protected] *1142 Marnie Court 55119 ...... (651) 738-7099 Home: Kenyon Business: same 42490-60th Ave. 55946 ...... (507) 789-4673 Born: 11/23/62. Married: spouse Brien, 2 chil- Born: 9/51. Married: spouse Debra, 3 children. dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: BS, Occupation: Farmer/Educator. Education: BA, recreation administration, Arizona State Uni- mathematics, St. Olaf College. Elected: 1978. versity. Elected: 1996. Term: 2nd (non-consecu- Term: 12th. tive).
Smith, Steve (R) 34A Swapinski, Dale (DFL) 7A *503 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9188 331 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4282 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Mound Home: Duluth 2710 Clare Lane 55364-1812 ...... (952) 472-7664 *721 Lincoln Parkway 55806 ...... (218) 722-4149 Business: Richfield Born: 10/3/53. Single, 2 children. Occupation: Smith•Fisher Attorneys Educator/Teacher. Education: BA, english/his- 1401 W. 76th St., Suite 400 55423 (612) 861-4556 tory, College of St. Scholastica. Elected: 1999. Born: 11/29/49. Married: spouse Cindi, 1 child. Term: 2nd. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, political science, University of Minnesota; JD, Oklahoma City University School of Law. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.
Solberg, Loren A. (DFL) 3B Swenson, Howard (R) 23B 309 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2365 539 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8634 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Bovey Home: Nicollet *115 Fifth Ave., Box 61 55709 ..... (218) 245-1602 *Rural Route 2, Box 140 56074 ... (507) 246-5125 Business: same ...... (218) 245-2661 Married: spouse Jane, 5 children. Occupation: Born: 11/3/41. Married: spouse Joan, 4 chil- Farmer. Education: Secondary. Elected: 1994. dren. Occupation: Teacher. Education: BS, MS, Term: 4th. math education, Bemidji State University; MPA, Harvard University. Elected: 1982. Term: 10th.
Stanek, Rich (R) 33B Sykora, Barb (R) 43B 543 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5502 403 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4315 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Maple Grove Home: Excelsior *14890-91st Ave. N. 55369 ...... (763) 420-4497 *4835 Highcrest Drive 55331 ...... (952) 474- Business: Minneapolis 3634 Home Fax: (952) 474-2004 Minneapolis Police Department 350 S. Fifth St., Married: spouse Bob, 4 children. Occupation: Room 130 City Hall 55415 ...... (612) 673-2218 Legislator/Homemaker. Education: BA, educa- Married: spouse Sally, 2 children. Occupation: tion, College of St. Catherine. Elected: 1994. Police Officer. Education: BA, criminal justice, Term: 4th. University of Minnesota; MA, public adminis- tration, Hamline University. Elected: 1995. Term: 4th. Thompson, Mark (DFL) 46A Stang, Doug (R) 14B 223 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4176 597 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4373 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: New Hope Home: Cold Spring *3749 Hillsboro Ave. N. 55427 ... (763) 593-0871 *1302-2nd St. S. 56320 ...... (320) 685-5969 Business: Excelsior Born: 5/4/74. Married: spouse Susan. Occupa- Minnetonka Middle School-West 6421 tion: Real Estate. Education: BA, government, Hazeltine Boulevard 55331 ...... (952) 401-5300 St. John’s University. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd. Born: 2/4/60. Married: spouse Patricia. Occu- pation: Educator. Education: BA, political sci- ence, University of Minnesota. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
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Tingelstad, Kathy (R) 50B Walz, Dale (R) 12A 507 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5369 527 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4333 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Andover Home: Brainerd *13636 Marigold St. N.W. 55304 (763) 421-2000 *1901 Oakridge Road S.E. 56401 (218) 828-4187 Business: same Born: 9/16/64. Single, 3 children. Occupation: Married: spouse Merle, 2 children. Occupation: Police Officer. Education: AAS, criminal justice, Business. Education: BA, communications, Uni- Central Lakes College. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st versity of Minnesota; MBA Certificate, organi- zation management, University of St. Thomas; Fellowship program, Council of State Govern- ments Legislative Leadership Development. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
Tuma, John (R) 25A Wasiluk, Scott (DFL) 55B *533 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4229 225 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1188 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Northfield Home: Maplewood 4597 Delancey Court 55057 ...... (507) 663-0013 *1747 Frank St. 55109 ...... (651) 776-2633 Business: Northfield Business: Maple Grove P.O. Box 168 55057 ...... (507) 663-0013 2 Scimed Place 55311 Born: 9/25/62. Married: spouse Wendy, 2 chil- Born: 5/1/58. Married: spouse Julie, 2 children. dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Occupation: Microbiologist. Education: BA, political science, Mankato State University; JD, chemistry, University of St. Thomas. University of Minnesota Law School. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.
Vandeveer, Ray (R) 51B Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) 12B *529 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4124 *389 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4247 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Forest Lake Home: Little Falls 1344 Baypoint Drive 55025 ...... (651) 464-7904 415 N.E. Third St., P.O. Box 285 56345 Business: New Brighton (320) 632-6485 321 Old Highway 8 55112 ...... (651) 631-8442 Born: 12/46. Single. Occupation: Legislator/ Born: 7/8/53. Married: spouse Camille, 4 chil- Educator. Education: BS, St. Cloud State Univer- dren. Occupation: Real Estate. Education: BS, sity. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th. marketing, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1998. Term: 3rd.
Westerberg, Andrew (R) 51A Wagenius, Jean (DFL) 63A 523 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4226 *239 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4200 E-mail: E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Home: Minneapolis Home: Blaine 4804-11th Ave. S. 55417 ...... (612) 822-3347 *13070 Goodhue St. N.E. 55449 .. (763) 757-5097 Born: 10/41. Married: spouse Dwight, 2 chil- Business: Coon Rapids dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA, 10600 University Ave. N.W. 55448 George Washington University; JD, William (763) 754-1600 Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 1986. Married: spouse Catherine, 4 children. Occupation: Term: 8th. Insurance. Education: AA, Anoka-Ramsey Com- munity College; CLU designation, The American College. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Walker, Neva (DFL) 61B Westrom, Torrey (R) 13A 213 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-7152 *557 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4929 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Minneapolis Home: Elbow Lake *P.O. Box 80224 55408 ...... (612) 824-4262 118 First Ave. 56531 ...... (218) 685-6266 Born: 12/71. Single, 1 child. Occupation: Com- Business: same munity Organizer. Education: sociology, Uni- Single. Occupation: Business. Education: BA, versity of Minnesota. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. political science, Bemidji State University. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.
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Wilkin, Tim (R) 38A Wolf, Ken (R) 41B 413 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3533 571 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5185 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Eagan Home: Burnsville *1415 Kingswood Pond Rd 55122(651) 994-8293 *13319 Morgan Ave. S. 55337 ..... (952) 894-3027 Business: Mendota Heights Born: 12/30/37. Married: spouse Mary, 3 chil- 1295 Northland Drive 55120 ...... (651) 688-4679 dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: BA, Born: 11/5/65. Married: spouse Eileen, 3 chil- mathematics, University of St. Thomas. dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BBA, Elected: 1992. Term: 5th. finance, University of Iowa. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.
Winter, Ted (DFL) 22A Workman, Tom (R) 43A 247 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5505 *537 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5066 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Home: Fulda Home: Chanhassen *27750-110th St. 56131 ...... (507) 425-2664 181 South Shore Court 55317 ..... (952) 934-0343 Born: 11/26/49. Married: spouse Marge, 4 chil- Born: 9/59. Married: spouse Carolyn, 4 chil- dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: AA, dren. Occupation: Businessperson. Education: Worthington Community College. Elected: 1986. BA, political science, St. Cloud State University. Term: 8th. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.
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Abeler, Jim ABE-ler Holberg, Mary Liz Osthoff, Tom AHST-hoff Abrams, Ron Holsten, Mark William Otremba, Mary Ellen oh-TREM-ba Anderson, Bruce Howes, Larry Ozment, Dennis AHZ-ment Anderson, Irv Huntley, Thomas Paulsen, Erik Bakk, Thomas (Tom) BOCK Jacobson, Carl Pawlenty, Tim paw-LENTY Bernardy, Connie Jaros, Mike YAHR-ohs Paymar, Michael Biernat, Len BE-AIR-nat Jennings, Loren Geo Pelowski Jr., Gene Bishop, Dave Johnson, Jeff Penas, Maxine PEN-nas Boudreau, Lynda boo-DROH Johnson, Ruth Peterson, Doug Bradley, Fran Johnson, Sheldon Pugh, Thomas W. PEW Buesgens, Mark BISK-ens Juhnke, Al JUNK-ee Rhodes, Jim Carlson, Lyndon R. Kahn, Phyllis Rifenberg, Michelle RIFF-en-berg Cassell, George CASTLE Kalis, Henry J. KAH-liss Rukavina, Tom roo-ka-VEEN-a Clark, James T. Kelliher, Margaret Anderson KELL-a-her Ruth, Connie Clark, Karen Kielkucki, Tony keel-COO-ski Schumacher, Leslie J. SHOE-mocker Daggett, Roxann DAG-et Knoblach, Jim NOB-lock Seagren, Alice Davids, Gregory M. Koskinen, Luanne Seifert, Marty SY-fert Davnie, Jim DAV-nee Krinkie, Philip Sertich, Anthony “Tony” SIR-tich Dawkins, Andy Kubly, Gary W. KOO-blee Skoe, Rod SKOY Dehler, Steve DAY-ler Kuisle, William KWEEZ-lee Skoglund, Wes SKOHG-lund Dempsey, Jerry Larson, Dan Slawik, Nora SLAH-wick Dibble, Scott Leighton, Rob LAY-ton Smith, Steve Dorman, Dan Lenczewski, Ann len-CHESS-key Solberg, Loren A. Dorn, John Leppik, Peggy Stanek, Rich Eastlund, Rob Lieder, Bernie L. LEED-er Stang, Doug Entenza, Matt Lindner, Arlon Sviggum, Steve SWIG-um Erhardt, Ron AIR-hart Lipman, Eric Swapinski, Dale Erickson, Sondra Luther, Darlene Swenson, Howard Evans, Geri Mahoney, Tim Sykora, Barb sick-OR-ah Finseth, Tim Mares, Harry MAIRS Thompson, Mark Folliard, Betty FOLLY-ard Mariani, Carlos ma-ree-AH-nee Tingelstad, Kathy Fuller, Doug Marko, Sharon Tuma, John TOO-ma Gerlach, Chris GER-lock Marquart, Paul MAR-qwort Vandeveer, Ray Gleason, Mark S. McElroy, Dan MACK-el-roy Wagenius, Jean wa-GHEEN-yus Goodno, Kevin McGuire, Mary Jo Walker, Neva Goodwin, Barbara Milbert, Bob Walz, Dale WALLZ Gray, Gregory Molnau, Carol L. MOLE-now Wasiluk, Scott WAH-zlick Greiling, Mindy GRY-ling Mulder, Richard Wenzel, Stephen G. WEN-zel Gunther, Bob Mullery, Joe Westerberg, Andrew Haas, Bill HAHZ Murphy, Mary Westrom, Torrey Hackbarth, Tom Ness, Robert “Bob” Wilkin, Tim Harder, Elaine Nornes, Bud NOR-ness Winter, Ted Hausman, Alice Olson, Mark Wolf, Ken Hilstrom, Debra HILL-strum Opatz, Joe OH-patz Workman, Tom Hilty, Bill Osskopp, Mike AHZ-cop Minnesota Senate Publications Office
2001 Minnesota Senate Leadership As of November 16, 2000
Assistant Majority Majority Leader Minority Leader Leader Roger D. Moe Dick Day John C. Hottinger
Prepared by Minnesota Senate Publications 95 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296-0259
19 Senate Demographics Unofficial
39 DFL members 27 R members 1 IND member
Number of Freshmen Senators: 10 6 DFL; 2 women and 4 men 4 R; 4 women
Number of Women Senators: 23 12 DFL women 11 R women Minnesota Senate 2001-2002 As of December 7, 2000
District/Member/Party Office Phone District/Member/Party Office Phone (651) 29 (651) 29
1 Stumpf, LeRoy A. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 6-8660 35 Robling, Claire A. (R) ...... 143 SOB ...... 6-4123 2 Moe, Roger D. (DFL) ...... 208 Cap...... 6-2577 36 Knutson, David L. (R) ...... 133 SOB ...... 6-4120 3 Lessard, Bob (IND) ...... G-51SOB...... 6-4136 37 Pariseau, Pat (R) ...... 109 SOB ...... 6-5252 4 Kinkel, Anthony G. “Tony” (DFL) G- 9 Cap...... 6-4913 38 Wiener, Deanna L. (DFL) ...... 303 Cap...... 7-8073 5 Tomassoni, David J. (DFL) * ...111 Cap...... 6-8017 39 Metzen, James P. (DFL) ...... 322 Cap...... 6-4370 6 Johnson, Douglas J. (DFL) ...... 205 Cap...... 6-8881 40 Johnson, David H. (DFL)...... 124 Cap...... 6-9261 7 Solon, Sam G. (DFL) ...... 303 Cap...... 6-4188 41 Belanger, Jr., William V. (R) .....113 SOB ...... 6-5975 8 Lourey, Becky (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap...... 6-0293 42 Terwilliger, Roy (R) ...... 115 SOB ...... 6-6238 9 Langseth, Keith (DFL) ...... 122 Cap...... 6-3205 43 Oliver, Edward C. (R) ...... 117 SOB ...... 6-4837 10 Larson, Cal (R) ...... 153 SOB ...... 6-5655 44 Kelley, Steve (DFL) ...... 321 Cap...... 7-8065 11 Sams, Dallas C. (DFL) ...... 328 Cap...... 7-8063 45 Robertson, Martha R. (R) ...... 141 SOB ...... 6-4314 12 Samuelson, Don (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 6-4875 46 Rest, Ann H. (DFL) *...... G-24 Cap...... 6-2889 13 Berg, Charles A. (R) ...... G-25 SOB ..... 6-5094 47 Scheid, Linda (DFL) ...... 303 Cap...... 6-8869 14 Fischbach, Michelle L. (R) ...... G-15 SOB ..... 6-2084 48 Betzold, Don (DFL) ...... G-9 Cap...... 6-2556 15 Johnson, Dean E. (DFL) ...... 124B Cap...... 6-3826 49 Foley, Leo T. (DFL) ...... G-24 Cap...... 6-4154 16 Kleis, Dave (R)...... 107 SOB ...... 6-6455 50 Johnson, Debbie J. (R) * ...... 149 SOB ...... 6-3219 17 Stevens, Dan (R) ...... 105 SOB ...... 6-8075 51 Krentz, Jane (DFL) ...... 111 Cap...... 6-7061 18 Ring, Twyla L. (DFL) ...... 306 Cap...... 6-5419 52 Chaudhary, Satveer (DFL) * ...325 Cap...... 6-4334 19 Ourada, Mark N. (R) ...... 145 SOB ...... 6-5981 53 Reiter, Mady (R) * ...... 132D SOB .... 6-1253 20 Dille, Steve (R) ...... 103 SOB ...... 6-4131 54 Marty, John (DFL) ...... 325 Cap...... 6-5645 21 Lesewski, Arlene J. (R) ...... 131 SOB ...... 6-4125 55 Wiger, Charles W. (DFL) ...... 301 Cap...... 6-6820 22 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) ...... 226 Cap...... 6-5650 56 Bachmann, Michele M. (R) * ...125 SOB ...... 6-4351 23 Frederickson, Dennis R. (R).....139 SOB ...... 6-8138 57 Price, Leonard R. (DFL) ...... 235 Cap...... 7-8060 24 Hottinger, John C. (DFL)...... 205 Cap...... 6-6153 58 Higgins, Linda (DFL) ...... 328 Cap...... 6-9246 25 Neuville, Thomas M. (R) ...... 123 SOB ...... 6-1279 59 Pogemiller, Lawrence J. (DFL) .235 Cap...... 6-7809 26 Fowler, Chuck (DFL) * ...... G-9 Cap...... 6-5713 60 Orfield, Myron (DFL) * ...... 227 Cap ...... 6-4191 27 Schwab, Grace S. (R) * ...... 151 SOB ...... 6-9248 61 Berglin, Linda (DFL)...... 309 Cap...... 6-4261 28 Day, Dick (R) ...... 147 SOB ...... 6-9457 62 Sabo, Julie A. (DFL) * ...... 317 Cap ...... 6-4274 29 Murphy, Steve (DFL) ...... 306 Cap...... 6-4264 63 Ranum, Jane B. (DFL)...... 120 Cap...... 7-8061 30 Kiscaden, Sheila M. (R) ...... 135 SOB ...... 6-4848 64 Cohen, Richard J. (DFL) ...... 317 Cap...... 6-5931 31 Scheevel, Kenric J. (R) ...... 129 SOB ...... 6-3903 65 Pappas, Sandra L. (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 6-1802 32 Kierlin, Bob (R) ...... 127 SOB ...... 6-5649 66 Anderson, Ellen R. (DFL) ...... 120 Cap...... 6-5537 33 Limmer, Warren (R) ...... 121 SOB ...... 6-2159 67 Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) ...... 323 Cap...... 6-5285 34 Olson, Gen (R) ...... 119 SOB ...... 6-1282
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Anderson, Ellen R. (DFL) 66 Betzold, Don (DFL) 48 *120 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5537 G-9 Capitol ...... (651) 296-2556 [email protected] [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: Fridley 905 Lakeview Ave 55117 ...... (651) 488-7403 6150 Briardale Ct 55432-5210 .. (763) 571-0098 Business: Same. *Business: Brooklyn Center Born: 11/25/59. Married: Spouse Andy Dawkins, 2 6160 Summit Dr N #425 55430-2197(763) 566- children. Occupation: Attorney/college instructor. 8800 Education: BA, Carleton College; JD, University of Born: 8/27/50. Married: Spouse Leesa, 1 child. Minnesota. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Occupation: Attorney/Colonel, Judge Advocate Term: 3rd. General’s Corps, Army Reserves. Education: BA, University of Minnesota; JD, Hamline University School of Law. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.
Bachmann, Michele M. (R) 56 Chaudhary, Satveer (DFL) 52 *125 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4351 *325 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4334
Home: Stillwater Home: Fridley 1801 Johnson Dr 55082 ...... (651) 430-3377 1601 N Innsbruck Dr 55432 ...... (763) 571-0897 Married: Spouse Marcus, 5 children. Occupation: Born: 6/12/69. Single. Occupation: Business con- Tax litigation attorney. Education: JD, Coburn sultant. Education: BA, St. Olaf College; JD, Uni- Law; LLM, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College versity of Minnesota Law School. Elected: to the of William and Mary Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. House 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term: 1st.
Belanger Jr., William V. (R) 41 Cohen, Richard J. (DFL) 64 113 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5975 *317 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5931 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Bloomington Home: St. Paul 10716 Beard Ave S 55431 ...... (952) 881-4119 591 Cretin Ave S 55116 ...... (651) 699-4476 Born: 10/18/28. Married: Spouse Lois, 7 children. Business: St. Paul Education: St. Thomas College. Elected: 1980, re- 190 Midtown Commons, 2334 University Ave elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 55114-1897 ...... (651) 645-0511 7th. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Northwest- ern University; JD, William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: to the House 1976, re-elected 1982, 1984; to the Senate 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 5th.
Berg, Charles A. (R) 13 Day, Dick (R) 28 G-25 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5094 Minority Leader [email protected] 147 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9457 *Home: Chokio [email protected] RR 1, Box 29 56221 ...... (320) 324-2506 *Home: Owatonna Born: 10/15/27. Married: Spouse Carol, 7 children. PO Box 736 55060 ...... (507) 451-0165 Occupation: Farm owner. Education: Graduate, Born: 3/9/37. Married: Spouse Janet, 4 children. West Central School of Agriculture. Elected: 1972, Occupation: Retired IBM salesman. Education: BA, re-elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, Winona State College. Elected: 1990, re-elected 2000. Term: 8th. 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.
Berglin, Linda (DFL) 61 Dille, Steve (R) 20 *309 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4261 103 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4131 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Minneapolis *Home: Dassel 4801 5th Ave S 55409-2642 ...... (612) 822-0694 69800 305th St 55325 ...... (320) 398-6545 Born: 10/19/44. Married: Spouse Glenn Sampson, Business: Same. 1 child. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BFA, Born: 3/16/45. Married: Spouse Pamela, 4 children. Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Elected: to Occupation: Farmer. Education: BS, DVM, College the House 1972, re-elected 1974, 1976, 1978; to the of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota. Senate 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, Elected: to the House 1986, re-elected 1988, 1990; 1996, 2000. Term: 7th. to the Senate 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. 22 Minnesota Senate Publications Office
Fischbach, Michelle L. (R) 14 Hottinger, John C. (DFL) 24 Assistant Minority Leader Assistant Majority Leader G-15 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2084 205 Capitol ...... (651) 296-6153 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Paynesville Home: Mankato 416 Burr St 56362 ...... (320) 243-7052 Route 1, Box 229A 56001 ...... (507) 388-4838 Business: Same. *Business: Mankato Born: 11/3/65. Married: Spouse Scott, 2 children. P O Box 3183 56002-3183 ...... (507) 386-1333 Occupation: Business. Education: BA, St. Cloud Born: 9/18/45. Married: Spouse Mimi, 3 children. State University; College of St. Benedict. Elected: Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, St. Thomas special election 1996, re-elected 1996, 2000. University; JD, Georgetown University Law Cen- Term: 3rd. ter. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.
Foley, Leo T. (DFL) 49 Johnson, David H. (DFL) 40 G-24 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4154 Majority Whip [email protected] *124 Capitol ...... (651) 296-9261 *Home: Coon Rapids [email protected] 12275 Hummingbird St NW 55448-1936 .. (763) Home: Bloomington 757-8379 2400 W 112th St 55431 ...... (952) 881-7544 Business: Anoka Business: Minneapolis 7th Floor Government Center, 2100 Third Ave 206 East Bridge - Riverplace 55413 ... (612) 676- 55303-2265 ...... (763) 323-5676 2306 Born: 10/25/28. Married: Spouse Kathryn, 4 chil- Born: 8/21/63. Married: Spouse Tracy, 1 child. dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Met- Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Augsburg ropolitan State University; MA, Mankato State College; JD, University of Minnesota Law School University; JD, William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd. Elected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Fowler, Chuck (DFL) 26 Johnson, Dean E. (DFL) 15 G-9 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5713 124B Capitol ...... (651) 296-3826 [email protected] *Home: Fairmont Home: Willmar 269 200th Ave 56031 ...... (507) 235-3149 1500 Country Club Drive NE 56201 . (320) 235- Business: Fairmont 6815 710 N State St 56301 ...... (507) 235-2124 *Business: Willmar Born: 12/21/39. Married: Spouse Deb, 2 children. PO Box 996 56201 ...... (320) 235-6388 Occupation: Product manager, 3M Co. Education: Born: 6/24/47. Married: Spouse Avonelle, 1 child. Truman High School; 3M engineering training. Occupation: Lutheran Pastor/National Guard Chap- Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. lain (Col.). Education: BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary. Elected: to the House 1978, re-elected 1980; to the Senate 1982, re- elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.
Frederickson, Dennis R. (R) 23 Johnson, Debbie J. (R) 50 139 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8138 *149 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3219 [email protected] *Home: New Ulm Home: Ham Lake 4 Sunrise Drive 56073 ...... (507) 359-9482 3501 149th Ln NE 55304 ...... (612) 413-4900 Born: 7/27/39. Married: Spouse Marjorie, 3 chil- Business: Blaine dren. Occupation: Retired farmer. Education: BS, 13001 Central Ave N E 55449 ... (612) 532-9515 University of Minnesota. Elected: 1980, re-elected Born: 10/57. Married: Spouse Wayne, 2 children. 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 7th. Occupation: Owner-retail hardware. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Higgins, Linda (DFL) 58 Johnson, Douglas J. (DFL) 6 Majority Whip 205 Capitol ...... (651) 296-8881 328 Capitol ...... (651) 296-9246 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Tower *Home: Minneapolis 1136 Lagoon Road 55790 ...... (218) 753-2321 1715 Emerson Ave N 55411-3226 .... (612) 522- Born: 8/17/42. Married: Spouse Denesse, 2 chil- 2776 dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BS, Uni- Born: 11/11/50. Occupation: Legislator/writer. versity of Minnesota - Duluth; ME, University of Education: AA, Iowa Lakes Community College; Wisconsin - Superior. Elected: to the House 1970, BS, Mankato State College. Elected: 1996, re-elected re-elected 1972, 1974; to the Senate 1976, re- 2000. Term: 2nd. elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 8th. 23 Minnesota Senate Publications Office
Kelley, Steve (DFL) 44 Kleis, Dave (R) 16 Majority Whip Assistant Minority Leader *321 Capitol ...... (651) 297-8065 107 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6455 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Hopkins *Home: St. Cloud 121 Blake Rd S 55343 ...... (952) 933-4107 45 20th Ave N 56303 ...... (320) 253-9535 Business: Minneapolis Business: St. Cloud 1400 AT&T Tower P O Box 6201 56302 ...... (320) 255-9667 901 Marquette Ave 55402 ...... (612) 305-1442 Born: 1/21/64. Single. Occupation: Small Born: 1/8/53. Married: Spouse Sophie Bell Kelley, 2 business owner. Education: BA, magna cum children. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, laude, Political Science and History, St. Cloud Williams College; JD Columbia University. Elected: State University. Elected: special election 1994, to the House 1992, re-elected 1994; to the Senate re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) 67 Knutson, David L. (R) 36 *323 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5285 Assistant Minority Leader [email protected] 133 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4120 Home: St. Paul [email protected] 1630 David St 55119 ...... (651) 772-1114 *Home: Burnsville Born: 8/2/50. Married: Spouse Kathy, 2 children. 1805 Keller Lake Dr 55306 ...... (952) 431-6232 Occupation: Family small business. Education: Business: Burnsville BA, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990, re- 2500 W County Rd 42, Suite 100 55337 .... (952) elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th. 707-0008 Born: 11/24/59. Married: Spouse Laurie, 2 chil- dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, St. Olaf College; JD, William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.
Kierlin, Bob (R) 32 Krentz, Jane (DFL) 51 127 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5649 111 Capitol ...... (651) 296-7061 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Winona *Home: May Township 1785 Ralph Scharmer Dr 55987 (507) 454-5241 14177 Paris Ave N 55082 ...... (651) 430-2983 Business: Winona Born: 12/24/52. Family: 3 children. Occupation: PO Box 978 55987 ...... (507) 453-8002 Elementary teacher (on leave of absence)/coordi- Born: 6/1/39. Married: Spouse Mary Burrichter 2 nator at U of MN Education: BA, Hamline Univer- children. Occupation: President, Fastenal Co. Edu- sity; MEd, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992, cation: BSME, MBA, University of Minnesota. re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. Elected: special election 1999, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Kinkel, Anthony G. “Tony” (DFL) 4 Langseth, Keith (DFL) 9 G-9 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4913 122 Capitol ...... (651) 296-3205 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Park Rapids *Home: Glyndon HC 6, Box 414 56470 ...... (218) 732-7481 14043 70th Ave S 56547 ...... (218) 498-2580 Business: Same. Business: Same. Born: 11/15/60. Married: Spouse Carrie Ann. Oc- Born: 1/20/38. Married: Spouse Lorraine, 3 chil- cupation: Dean of general education, Northwest dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: High School. Technical College. Education: BAA, University of Elected: to the House 1974, re-elected 1976; to the Minnesota - Duluth; EdD, University of Minnesota. Senate 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, Elected: to the House 1986, re-elected 1988, 1990, 1996, 2000. Term: 7th. 1992, 1994, 1996; to the Senate in special election 1999, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Kiscaden, Sheila M. (R) 30 Larson, Cal (R) 10 135 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4848 153 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5655 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Rochester Home: Fergus Falls 724 11th St SW 55902 ...... (507) 287-6845 316 E Cherry 56537 ...... (218) 736-5548 Business: Same. *Business: Fergus Falls Married: Spouse Richard, 2 children. Occupation: 111 E Lincoln 56537 ...... (218) 736-7823 Organizational consultant. Education: BS, Univer- Married: Spouse Loretta, 2 children. Occupation: sity of Minnesota; MS, University of Southern Cali- Consultant. Education: BA, Concordia College - fornia. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: Moorhead. Elected: to the House 1966, re-elected 3rd. 1968, 1970, 1972; to the Senate 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 5th. 24 Minnesota Senate Publications Office
Lesewski, Arlene J. (R) 21 Metzen, James P. (DFL) 39 131 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4125 *322 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4370 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Marshall Home: South St. Paul 807 Columbine Dr 56258 ...... (507) 532-3912 312 Deerwood Ct 55075 ...... (651) 451-0174 Business: Same...... (507) 532-3802 Born: 10/26/43. Married: Spouse Sandie, 2 chil- Born: 4/12/36. Married: Spouse Thomas, 3 chil- dren. Occupation: Banker. Education: University dren. Occupation: Marketing. Education: Attended of Minnesota. Elected: to the House 1974, re- Southwest State University. Elected: 1992, re-elected elected 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984; to the Senate 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 5th.
Lessard, Bob (IND) 3 Moe, Roger D. (DFL) 2 *G-51 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4136 Majority Leader [email protected] *208 Capitol ...... (651) 296-2577 Home: International Falls [email protected] 108 Riverview Blvd 56649 ...... (218) 283-8555 Home: Erskine Born: 5/18/31. Family: 4 children. Occupation: RR 3, Box 86A 56535 ...... (218) 574-2216 Small business, Fishing/hunting/tourist outfitter. Born: 6/2/44. Married: Spouse Paulette, 4 children. Elected: 1976, re-elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, Occupation: Consultant. Education: BS, Mayville 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 8th. State. Elected: 1970, re-elected 1972, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 10th.
Limmer, Warren (R) 33 Murphy, Steve (DFL) 29 121 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-2159 Majority Whip [email protected] *306 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4264 *Home: Maple Grove [email protected] 12888 N 73rd Ave 55369 ...... (763) 493-9646 Home: Red Wing Business: Same. PO Box 40 55066 ...... (651) 385-7649 Married: Spouse Lori, 3 children. Occupation: Real Born: 9/9/57. Family: 2 children. Occupation: Fuel estate broker. Education: BA, Criminal Justice Stud- technician, Northern States Power. Education: East- ies, St. Cloud State University. Elected: to the ern Illinois University; Red Wing Technical Col- House 1988, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1994; to the lege. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: Senate in special election 1995, re-elected 1996, 3rd. 2000. Term: 3rd.
Lourey, Becky (DFL) 8 Neuville, Thomas M. (R) 25 *G-9 Capitol ...... (651) 296-0293 *123 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1279 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Kerrick Home: Northfield Box 100, Star Route 55756 ...... (218) 496-5528 5119 Ebel Way 55057 ...... (507) 645-9058 Born: 9/24/43. Married: Spouse Gene, 11 children. Business: Northfield Occupation: Legislator/homemaker/activist. Edu- PO Box 7, 515 S Water St 55057 (507) 645-4451 cation: Asbury College, Kentucky; University of Born: 1/31/50. Married: Spouse Marilynn, 5 chil- Minnesota. Elected: to the House 1990, re-elected dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, Chemi- 1992, 1994; to the Senate 1996, re-elected 2000. cal Engineering, Michigan Tech University; JD, Term: 2nd. William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 1990, re- elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.
Marty, John (DFL) 54 Oliver, Edward C. (R) 43 *325 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5645 Assistant Minority Leader [email protected] 117 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4837 Home: Roseville [email protected] 2478 Lydia Ave W 55113 ...... (651) 633-8934 *Home: Deephaven Born: 11/1/56. Married: Spouse Connie, 2 chil- 20230 Cottagewood Rd 55331 .. (952) 474-1399 dren. Occupation: Writer. Education: St. Olaf Col- Business: Minneapolis lege. Elected: 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 100 Washington Square 2000. Term: 5th. Suite 1600 55401 ...... (612) 372-5292 Born: 5/31/30. Married: Spouse Charlotte, 3 chil- dren. Occupation: Investment industry arbitrator/ mediator. Education: BA, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. 25 Minnesota Senate Publications Office
Olson, Gen (R) 34 Pogemiller, Lawrence J. (DFL) 59 Assistant Minority Leader *235 Capitol ...... (651) 296-7809 *119 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1282 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Minneapolis Home: Minnetrista 201 University Ave NE 55413 ... (612) 378-1006 6750 County Rd 110 West 55364(763) 472-3306 Born: 9/18/51. Single. Occupation: System project Born: 5/20/38. Single. Occupation: Legislator. Edu- analyst. Education: BS, University of Minnesota; cation: BS Ed with Dist., University of Minnesota; MPA, Harvard University. Elected: to the House Ed D, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1982, re- 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990, elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th. 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.
Orfield, Myron (DFL) 60 Price, Leonard R. (DFL) 57 227 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4191 *235 Capitol ...... (651) 297-8060 [email protected] *Home: Minneapolis Home: Woodbury 4019 Sheridan Ave S 55410 ...... (612) 926-9205 6264 Applewood Rd 55125 ...... (651) 735-0397 Business: Minneapolis Born: 9/21/42. Married: Spouse Stephanie, 3 chil- 1313 5th St SE 55414 ...... (612) 379-3926 dren. Occupation: Retired teacher. Education: BS, Born: 7/27/61. Married: Spouse Jeanne Farrar, 2 MS, University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Elected: children. Occupation: Attorney/law professor. Edu- to the House 1982, re-elected 1984, 1986, 1988; to cation: BA, University of Minnesota; JD, University the Senate 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: of Chicago. Elected: to the House 1990, re-elected 4th. 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term: 1st.
Ourada, Mark (R) 19 Ranum, Jane B. (DFL) 63 *145 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5981 *120 Capitol ...... (651) 297-8061 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Buffalo Home: Minneapolis PO Box 235 55313 5045 Aldrich Ave S 55419 ...... (612) 822-5081 Born: 4/28/56. Family: 2 children. Occupation: Business: Minneapolis Lab technician. Elected: 1994, re-elected 1996, C-200 Government Ctr 55415 ... (612) 348-0042 2000. Term: 3rd. Born: 8/21/47. Married: Spouse James, 1 child. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, East Caro- lina University; JD, Hamline University School of Law. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.
Pappas, Sandra L. (DFL) 65 Reiter, Mady (R) 53 *120 Capitol ...... (651) 296-1802 *132D State Office Building ...... (651) 296-1253 [email protected] Home: St. Paul Home: Shoreview 182 Prospect Blvd 55107 ...... (651) 227-6032 4279 Highland Dr 55126 ...... (651) 484-3009 Born: 6/15/49. Married: Spouse Neal Gosman, 3 Business: Columbia Heights children. Occupation: College instructor. Educa- Maple Leaf Insurance Agency, LLP tion: BA, Metropolitan State University; MPA, John 4220 Central Ave NE 55421 F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Uni- Born: 10/24/42. Married: Spouse Roger, 2 children. versity. Elected: to the House 1984, re-elected Occupation: Independent insurance agent/partner. 1986, 1988; to the Senate 1990, re-elected 1992, Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.
Pariseau, Pat (R) 37 Rest, Ann H. (DFL) 46 *109 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-5252 *G-24 Capitol ...... (651) 296-2889 [email protected] Home: Farmington Home: New Hope 25660 Biscayne Ave W 55024 ... (651) 463-8496 3515 Hillsboro Ave N 55427 ..... (763) 545-8057 Business: Same. Born: 4/24/42. Family: 1 child. Occupation: Cer- Married: Spouse Kenneth, 6 children. Occupation: tified public accountant. Education: BA, North- Business owner/farm wife. Education: RN, western University, Evanston, IL; MA, University Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago, of Chicago; MAT, Harvard University; MBT, Uni- IL. Elected: 1988, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, versity of Minnesota; MPA, Harvard University. 2000. Term: 5th. Elected: to the House 1984, re-elected 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term: 1st. 26 Minnesota Senate Publications Office
Ring, Twyla L. (DFL) 18 Samuelson, Don (DFL) 12 306 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5419 President of the Senate [email protected] *120 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4875 *Home: North Branch [email protected] 8500 285th Ave NE 55056 ...... (651) 674-7817 Home: Brainerd Born: 9/15/37. Married: Spouse Ardell, 4 children. 1018 Portland Ave 56401 ...... (218) 829-4898 Occupation: Retired newspaper editor. Education: Business: Brainerd Minneapolis North High School; attended Cam- 111 NE Washington 56401 ...... (218) 829-1970 bridge Community College. Elected: special elec- Born: 8/23/32. Married: Spouse Nancy, 4 children. tion 1999, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd. Occupation: Bricklayer/union representative. Elected: to the House 1968, re-elected 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.
Robertson, Martha R. (R) 45 Scheevel, Kenric J. (R) 31 *141 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4314 Assistant Minority Leader [email protected] 129 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-3903 Home: Minnetonka [email protected] 2000 Indian Rd W 55305 ...... (952) 545-3715 *Home: Preston Born: 9/14/52. Family: 1 child. Education: BA, Route 2, Box 227 55965 ...... (507) 937-3433 Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA; MBA, Business: Same. Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Born: 7/7/56. Married: Spouse Karen, 2 children. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. Occupation: Farmer. Education: BA, Northwest- ern College, Orange City, Iowa; BSME, South Da- kota State University. Elected: 1994, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.
Robling, Claire A. (R) 35 Scheid, Linda (DFL) 47 143 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-4123 303 Capitol ...... (651) 296-8869 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Prior Lake *Home: Brooklyn Park 2626 213th St E 55372 ...... (952) 492-2241 6625 81st Ave N 55445 ...... (763) 561-5872 Born: 10/22/56. Married: Spouse Tony, 2 children. Business: Brooklyn Park Occupation: Freelance writer. Education: Attended 7964 Brooklyn Blvd #107 55445(763) 561-5872 the College of St. Catherine. Elected: 1996, re- Born: 6/16/42. Family: 2 children. Occupation: elected 2000. Term: 2nd. Attorney. Education: BA, Coe College; JD, William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: to the House 1976, re-elected 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990; to the Senate 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Sabo, Julie A. (DFL) 62 Schwab, Grace S. (R) 27 *317 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4274 *151 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-9248
Home: Minneapolis Home: Albert Lea 3319 E 26th St 55406 ...... (612) 721-2180 1858 Greenwood Dr 56007 ...... (507) 377-8601 Born: 3/18/66. Married: Spouse Peter Baatrup. Married: Spouse Steven, 3 children. Education: Occupation: Public school teacher. Education: BA, Mankato State University; graduate work, Mankato Augsburg College. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st. State University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.
Sams, Dallas C. (DFL) 11 Solon, Sam G. (DFL) 7 *328 Capitol ...... (651) 297-8063 303 Capitol ...... (651) 296-4188 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Staples *Home: Duluth Rt 1, Box 284 56479 ...... (218) 894-3029 2820 W 15th St 55806 ...... (218) 727-3997 Born: 8/30/52. Married: Spouse Mary Beth, 4 chil- Born: 6/25/31. Married: Spouse Yvonne, 5 chil- dren. Occupation: Farmer/legislator. Education: dren. Occupation: Retired educator. Education: BS, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990, re- BS, University of Minnesota - Duluth. Elected: to elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th. the House 1970; to the Senate 1972, re-elected 1976, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 9th.
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Stevens, Dan (R) 17 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) 22 105 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-8075 226 Capitol ...... (651) 296-5650 [email protected] [email protected] *Home: Mora *Home: Tracy 1949 Collin Street 55051 ...... (320) 679-4085 2252 221st St 56175 ...... (507) 629-4878 Born: 2/23/50. Married: Spouse Barb, 4 children. Born: 5/1/31. Married: Spouse Wava, 6 children. Occupation: Farmer/ Business manager. Educa- Occupation: Farmer, former Murray County com- tion: Attended University of Minnesota. Elected: missioner. Elected: 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd. 1996, 2000. Term: 5th.
Stumpf, LeRoy A. (DFL) 1 Wiener, Deanna L. (DFL) 38 *G-24 Capitol ...... (651) 296-8660 Majority Whip [email protected] *303 Capitol ...... (651) 297-8073 Home: Thief River Falls [email protected] 428 Riverside Ave S 56701 ...... (218) 681-3731 Home: Eagan Born: 5/29/44. Married: Spouse Carol, 3 children. 1235 E Balsam Tr 55123 ...... (651) 452-4980 Occupation: Farmer/legislator. Education: BA, St. Married: Spouse Jim Tilsen, 3 children. Occupa- Paul Seminary; MA Syracuse University. Elected: to tion: Realtor. Education: RN, St. Mary’s Junior the House 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected College. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th. 3rd.
Terwilliger, Roy (R) 42 Wiger, Charles W. (DFL) 55 115 State Office Building ...... (651) 296-6238 301 Capitol ...... (651) 296-6820 [email protected] [email protected] Home: Edina *Home: North St. Paul 6512 Navaho Tr 55439 ...... (952) 941-8258 2200 E Buhl Ave 55109 ...... (651) 770-0283 *Business: Eden Prairie Business: St. Paul PO Box 44520 55344 ...... (952) 941-8804 400 Robert St N 55101-2098 ..... (651) 665-4851 Born: 6/20/37. Married: Spouse Mary Lou, 3 chil- Born: 9/14/51. Married: Spouse Christine, 5 chil- dren. Occupation: Banking. Education: BS, Uni- dren. Occupation: Writer/attorney. Education: BA, versity of South Dakota; MA, University of Iowa. Hamline University; JD, Hamline University; Gradu- Elected: special election 1992, re-elected 1992, ate, Institute of Organization Management, Univer- 1996, 2000. Term: 4th. sity of Colorado - Boulder. Elected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.
Tomassoni, David J. (DFL) 5 Majority Whip *111Capitol ...... (651) 296-8017
Home: Chisholm 412 NW 2nd St 55719-1504 ...... (218) 254-3430 Business: Chisholm PO Box 29 55719-0029 ...... (218) 254-3998 Born: 12/5/52. Married: Spouse Charlotte, 3 chil- dren. Occupation: Legislator/insurance agent. Edu- cation: BSBA, University of Denver. Elected: to the House 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term: 1st.
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A • Rep. Maxine Penas-(R) A • Rep. Al Juhnke-(DFL) A • Rep. Jerry Dempsey-(R) A • Rep. Tom Workman-(R) A • Rep. Nora Slawik-(DFL) B • Rep. Tim Finseth-(R) B • Rep. Gary W. Kubly-(DFL) B • Rep. Mike Osskopp-(R) B • Rep. Barb Sykora-(R) B • Rep. Sharon Marko-(DFL) 1 Sen. LeRoy A. Stumpf-DFL 15 Sen. Dean E. Johnson-DFL 29 Sen. Steve Murphy-DFL 43 Sen. Edward C. Oliver-R 57 Sen. Leonard R. Price-DFL A • Rep. Bernie L. Lieder-(DFL) A • Rep. Joe Opatz-(DFL) A • Rep. Fran Bradley-(R) A • Rep. Betty Folliard-(DFL) A • Rep. Joe Mullery-(DFL) B • Rep. Rod Skoe-(DFL) B • Rep. Jim Knoblach-(R) B • Rep. Dave Bishop-(R) B • Rep. Jim Rhodes-(R) B • Rep. Gregory Gray-(DFL) 2 Sen. Roger D. Moe-DFL 16 Sen. Dave Kleis-R 30 Sen. Sheila M. Kiscaden-R 44 Sen. Steve Kelley-DFL 58 Sen. Linda I. Higgins-DFL A • Rep. Irv Anderson-(DFL) A • Rep. Sondra Erickson-(R) A • Rep. William Kuisle-(R) A • Rep. Ron Abrams-(R) A • Rep. Len Biernat-(DFL) B • Rep. Loren A. Solberg-(DFL) B • Rep. Leslie J. Schumacher-(DFL) B • Rep. Gregory M. Davids-(R) B • Rep. Peggy Leppik-(R) B • Rep. Phyllis Kahn-(DFL) 3 Sen. Bob Lessard-IND 17 Sen. Dan Stevens-R 31 Sen. Kenric J. Scheevel-R 45 Sen. Martha R. Robertson-R 59 Sen. Lawrence J. Pogemiller-DFL A • Rep. Doug Fuller-(R) A • Rep. Rob Eastlund-(R) A • Rep. Gene Pelowski Jr.-(DFL) A • Rep. Mark Thompson-(DFL) A • Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher-(DFL) B • Rep. Larry Howes-(R) B • Rep. Loren Geo Jennings-(DFL) B • Rep. Michelle Rifenberg-(R) B • Rep. Lyndon R. Carlson-(DFL) B • Rep. Scott Dibble-(DFL) 4 Sen. Anthony G. “Tony” Kinkel-DFL 18 Sen. Twyla Ring-DFL 32 Sen. Bob Kierlin-R 46 Sen. Ann H. Rest-DFL 60 Sen. Myron Orfield-DFL A • Rep. Tom Rukavina-(DFL) A • Rep. Mark Olson-(R) A • Rep. Arlon Lindner-(R) A • Rep. Darlene Luther-(DFL) A • Rep. Karen Clark-(DFL) B • Rep. Anthony “Tony” Sertich-(DFL) B • Rep. Bruce Anderson-(R) B • Rep. Rich Stanek-(R) B • Rep. Debra Hilstrom-(DFL) B • Rep. Neva Walker-(DFL) 5 Sen. David J. Tomassoni-DFL 19 Sen. Mark Ourada-R 33 Sen. Warren Limmer-R 47 Sen. Linda Scheid-DFL 61 Sen. Linda Berglin-DFL A • Rep. Thomas (Tom) Bakk-(DFL) A • Rep. Robert “Bob” Ness-(R) A • Rep. Steve Smith-(R) A • Rep. Bill Haas-(R) A • Rep. Jim Davnie-(DFL) B • Rep. Thomas Huntley-(DFL) B • Rep. Tony Kielkucki-(R) B • Rep. Jeff Johnson-(R) B • Rep. Connie Bernardy-(DFL) B • Rep. Wes Skoglund-(DFL) 6 Sen. Douglas J. Johnson-DFL 20 Sen. Steve Dille-R 34 Sen. Gen Olson-R 48 Sen. Don Betzold-DFL 62 Sen. Julie A. Sabo-DFL A • Rep. Dale Swapinski-(DFL) A • Rep. Marty Seifert-(R) A • Rep. Carol L. Molnau-(R) A • Rep. Jim Abeler-(R) A • Rep. Jean Wagenius-(DFL) B • Rep. Mike Jaros-(DFL) B • Rep. Richard Mulder-(R) B • Rep. Mark Buesgens-(R) B • Rep. Luanne Koskinen-(DFL) B • Rep. Mark S. Gleason-(DFL) 7 Sen. Sam G. Solon-DFL 21 Sen. Arlene J. Lesewski-R 35 Sen. Claire A. Robling-R 49 Sen. Leo Foley-DFL 63 Sen. Jane B. Ranum-DFL A • Rep. Mary Murphy-(DFL) A • Rep. Ted Winter-(DFL) A • Rep. Chris Gerlach-(R) A • Rep. Tom Hackbarth-(R) A • Rep. Matt Entenza-(DFL) B • Rep. Bill Hilty-(DFL) B • Rep. Elaine Harder-(R) B • Rep. Dan McElroy-(R) B • Rep. Kathy Tingelstad-(R) B • Rep. Michael Paymar-(DFL) 8 Sen. Becky Lourey-DFL 22 Sen. Jim Vickerman-DFL 36 Sen. David L. Knutson-R 50 Sen. Debbie J. Johnson-R 64 Sen. Richard J. Cohen-DFL A • Rep. Kevin Goodno-(R) A • Rep. James T. Clark-(R) A • Rep. Dennis Ozment-(R) A • Rep. Andrew Westerberg-(R) A • Rep. Andy Dawkins-(DFL) B • Rep. Paul Marquart-(DFL) B • Rep. Howard Swenson-(R) B • Rep. Mary Liz Holberg-(R) B • Rep. Ray Vandeveer-(R) B • Rep. Carlos Mariani-(DFL) 9 Sen. Keith Langseth-DFL 23 Sen. Dennis R. Frederickson-R 37 Sen. Pat Pariseau-R 51 Sen. Jane Krentz-DFL 65 Sen. Sandra L. Pappas-DFL A • Rep. Bud Nornes-(R) A • Rep. John Dorn-(DFL) A • Rep. Tim Wilkin-(R) A • Rep. Barbara Goodwin-(DFL) A • Rep. Tom Osthoff-(DFL) B • Rep. George Cassell-(R) B • Rep. Ruth Johnson-(DFL) B • Rep. Tim Pawlenty-(R) B • Rep. Geri Evans-(DFL) B • Rep. Alice Hausman-(DFL) 10 Sen. Cal Larson-R 24 Sen. John C. Hottinger-DFL 38 Sen. Deanna L. Wiener-DFL 52 Sen. Satveer Chaudhary-DFL 66 Sen. Ellen R. Anderson-DFL A • Rep. Roxann Daggett-(R) A • Rep. John Tuma-(R) A • Rep. Thomas W. Pugh-(DFL) A • Rep. Philip Krinkie-(R) A • Rep. Tim Mahoney-(DFL) B • Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba-(DFL) B • Rep. Lynda Boudreau-(R) B • Rep. Bob Milbert-(DFL) B • Rep. Carl Jacobson-(R) B • Rep. Sheldon Johnson-(DFL) 11 Sen. Dallas C. Sams-DFL 25 Sen. Thomas M. Neuville-R 39 Sen. James P. Metzen-DFL 53 Sen. Mady (Madelyn) E. Reiter-R 67 Sen. Randy C. Kelly-DFL A • Rep. Dale Walz-(R) A • Rep. Bob Gunther-(R) A • Rep. Dan Larson-(DFL) A • Rep. Mary Jo McGuire-(DFL) B • Rep. Stephen G. Wenzel-(DFL) B • Rep. Henry J. Kalis-(DFL) B • Rep. Ann Lenczewski-(DFL) B • Rep. Mindy Greiling-(DFL) 12 Sen. Don Samuelson-DFL 26 Sen. Chuck Fowler-DFL 40 Sen. Dave Johnson-DFL 54 Sen. John Marty-DFL Unofficial list as of November 16, 2000 A • Rep. Torrey Westrom-(R) A • Rep. Dan Dorman-(R) A • Rep. Alice Seagren-(R) A • Rep. Harry Mares-(R) This document can be made B • Rep. Doug Peterson-(DFL) B • Rep. Rob Leighton-(DFL) B • Rep. Ken Wolf-(R) B • Rep. Scott Wasiluk-(DFL) available in alternative Sen. Charles A. Berg-R Sen. Grace Schwab-R Sen. William V. Belanger Jr.-R Sen. Charles W. Wiger-DFL 13 27 41 55 formats by calling the House at A • Rep. Steve Dehler-(R) A • Rep. Connie Ruth-(R) A • Rep. Ron Erhardt-(R) A • Rep. Mark William Holsten-(R) (651) 296-2146 voice, B • Rep. Doug Stang-(R) B • Rep. Steve Sviggum-(R) B • Rep. Erik Paulsen-(R) B • Rep. Eric Lipman-(R) (651) 296-9896 TTY or the Senate at 14 Sen. Michelle L. Fischbach-R 28 Sen. Dick Day-R 42 Sen. Roy Terwilliger-R 56 Sen. Michele M. Bachmann-R (651) 296-0504 voice or (651) 296-0250 TTY E TH STA OF T ILE DU N E L TO OR ’E D O L A F E M S
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