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On the cover: Four-month-old Jack Fastbender waits as his mother, Andrea, votes at the Denmark Town Hall in Washington County.

* Count includes Representatives- elect Geri Evans (DFL-New Brighton), who wasfirst elected in 1992, and Ruth Johnson (DFL-St. Peter) and Nora Slawik (DFL-Woodbury), both first elected in 1996.

2001 House Membership StatisticsUnofficial list as of November 16, 2000

69 Republican members65 DFL members

99 men35 women

22 DFL women13 Republican women

21 newly elected members*3 newly elected members previously served in the House

7 newly elected Republican members14 newly elected DFL members

15.7 percent of House members did not serve last session12 newly elected members are men

9 newly elected members are women42.9 percent of newly elected members are women

26.1 percent of all House members are women95.8 percent of incumbents were re-elected

3 Republican incumbents lost2 DFL incumbents lost

16 seats were open14 uncontested House races

2 uncontested races in DFL-held districts

New House DFL members

Connie Bernardy ........................................ 48BJim Davnie .................................................. 62AScott Dibble ................................................. 60BGeri Evans ................................................... 52BBarbara Goodwin ....................................... 52ADebra Hilstrom .......................................... 47BRuth Johnson .............................................. 24BSheldon Johnson ........................................ 67BPaul Marquart .............................................. 9BAnthony “Tony” Sertich ............................. 5BNora Slawik ................................................ 57AMark Thompson ........................................ 46ANeva Walker ............................................... 61BScott Wasiluk .............................................. 55B

New House Republican members

Rob Eastlund .............................................. 18AConnie Ruth ................................................ 28AJeff Johnson ................................................. 34BCarl Jacobson .............................................. 53BEric Lipman ................................................ 56BMaxine Penas................................................ 1ADale Walz .................................................... 12A

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49A ......... Abeler, Jim (R) ...................................... 581 ................. 172945A ......... Abrams, Ron (R) .................................. 585 ................. 993419B .......... Anderson, Bruce (R) ............................ 411 ................. 50633A ........... Anderson, Irv (DFL) ............................ 343 ................. 49366A ........... Bakk, Thomas (Tom) (DFL) ................ 345 ................. 219048B .......... Bernardy, Connie (DFL) ..................... 329 ................. 551059A ......... Biernat, Len (DFL) ............................... 303 ................. 421930B .......... Bishop, Dave (R) .................................. 453 ................. 057325B .......... Boudreau, Lynda (R) ........................... 473 ................. 823730A ......... Bradley, Fran (R) .................................. 559 ................. 924935B .......... Buesgens, Mark (R) ............................. 445 ................. 107246B .......... Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) .................. 283 ................. 425510B .......... Cassell, George (R) .............................. 421 ................. 431723A ......... Clark, James T. (R) ............................... 551 ................. 930361A ......... Clark, Karen (DFL) .............................. 307 ................. 029411A ......... Daggett, Roxann (R) ............................ 439 ................. 429331B .......... Davids, Gregory M. (R) ...................... 549 ................. 927862A ......... Davnie, Jim (DFL) ................................ 335 ................. 017365A ......... Dawkins, Andy (DFL) ......................... 215 ................. 515814A ......... Dehler, Steve (R) .................................. 491 ................. 780829A ......... Dempsey, Jerry (R) .............................. 575 ................. 863560B .......... Dibble, Scott (DFL) .............................. 369 ................. 928127A ......... Dorman, Dan (R) .................................. 579 ................. 821624A ......... Dorn, John (DFL) ................................. 201 ................. 324818A ......... Eastlund, Rob (R) ................................. 449 ................. 536464A ......... Entenza, Matt (DFL) ............................ 261 ................. 879942A ......... Erhardt, Ron (R) ................................... 591 ................. 436317A ......... Erickson, Sondra (R) ............................ 407 ................. 674652B .......... Evans, Geri (DFL) ................................ 211 ................. 01411B ............ Finseth, Tim (R) .................................... 517 ................. 991844A ......... Folliard, Betty (DFL) ........................... 281 ................. 39644A ........... Fuller, Doug (R) ................................... 525 ................. 551636A ......... Gerlach, Chris (R) ................................ 531 ................. 550663B .......... Gleason, Mark S. (DFL) ....................... 313 ................. 53759A ........... Goodno, Kevin (R) ............................... 563 ................. 551552A ......... Goodwin, Barbara (DFL) .................... 353 ................. 433158B .......... Gray, Gregory (DFL) ........................... 327 ................. 865954B .......... Greiling, Mindy (DFL) ........................ 253 ................. 538726A ......... Gunther, Bob (R) .................................. 379 ................. 324048A ......... Haas, Bill (R) ......................................... 569 ................. 551350A ......... Hackbarth, Tom (R) ............................. 577 ................. 243922B .......... Harder, Elaine (R) ................................ 583 ................. 537366B .......... Hausman, Alice (DFL) ........................ 245 ................. 382447B .......... Hilstrom, Debra (DFL) ........................ 227 ................. 37098B ............ Hilty, Bill (DFL) ................................... 207 ................. 430837B .......... Holberg, Mary Liz (R) ......................... 433 ................. 692656A ......... Holsten, Mark William (R) ................. 381 ................. 30184B ............ Howes, Larry (R) ................................. 431 ................. 24516B ............ Huntley, Thomas (DFL) ...................... 351 ................. 222853B .......... Jacobson, Carl (R) ................................ 429 ................. 71537B ............ Jaros, Mike (DFL) ................................. 291 ................. 424618B .......... Jennings, Loren Geo (DFL) ................. 237 ................. 051834B .......... Johnson, Jeff (R) ................................... 487 ................. 551124B .......... Johnson, Ruth (DFL) ........................... 241 ................. 706567B .......... Johnson, Sheldon (DFL) ...................... 229 ................. 420115A ......... Juhnke, Al (DFL) .................................. 371 ................. 620659B .......... Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) ............................. 255 ................. 425726B .......... Kalis, Henry J. (DFL) ........................... 317 ................. 424060A ......... Kelliher, Margaret Anderson (DFL) . 231 ................. 017120B .......... Kielkucki, Tony (R) .............................. 367 ................. 153416B .......... Knoblach, Jim (R) ................................. 451 ................. 631649B .......... Koskinen, Luanne (DFL) .................... 301 ................. 423153A ......... Krinkie, Philip (R) ................................ 365 ................. 290715B .......... Kubly, Gary W. (DFL) ......................... 315 ................. 434631A ......... Kuisle, William (R) .............................. 565 ................. 437840A ......... Larson, Dan (DFL) ............................... 221 ................. 715827B .......... Leighton, Rob (DFL) ............................ 289 ................. 4193

40B .......... Lenczewski, Ann (DFL) ...................... 337 ................. 421845B .......... Leppik, Peggy (R) ................................ 485 ................. 70262A ........... Lieder, Bernie L. (DFL) ....................... 323 ................. 509133A ......... Lindner, Arlon (R) ............................... 417 ................. 780656B .......... Lipman, Eric (R) ................................... 567 ................. 424447A ......... Luther, Darlene (DFL) ......................... 349 ................. 375167A ......... Mahoney, Tim (DFL) ........................... 377 ................. 427755A ......... Mares, Harry (R) .................................. 401 ................. 536365B .......... Mariani, Carlos (DFL) ......................... 203 ................. 971457B .......... Marko, Sharon (DFL) .......................... 279 ................. 31359B ............ Marquart, Paul (DFL) .......................... 311 ................. 682936B .......... McElroy, Dan (R) ................................. 437 ................. 421254A ......... McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) ..................... 259 ................. 434239B .......... Milbert, Bob (DFL) ............................... 243 ................. 419235A ......... Molnau, Carol L. (R) ............................ 443 ................. 887221B .......... Mulder, Richard (R) ............................ 515 ................. 433658A ......... Mullery, Joe (DFL) ............................... 387 ................. 42628A ........... Murphy, Mary (DFL) .......................... 357 ................. 267620A ......... Ness, Robert “Bob” (R) ....................... 509 ................. 434410A ......... Nornes, Bud (R) ................................... 471 ................. 494619A ......... Olson, Mark (R) .................................... 501 ................. 423716A ......... Opatz, Joe (DFL) .................................. 277 ................. 661229B .......... Osskopp, Mike (R) ............................... 521 ................. 923666A ......... Osthoff, Tom (DFL) ............................. 273 ................. 422411B .......... Otremba, Mary Ellen (DFL) ............... 393 ................. 320137A ......... Ozment, Dennis (R) ............................. 479 ................. 430642B .......... Paulsen, Erik (R) .................................. 545 ................. 744938B .......... Pawlenty, Tim (R) ................................ 459 ................. 412864B .......... Paymar, Michael (DFL) ....................... 209 ................. 419932A ......... Pelowski Jr., Gene (DFL) .................... 295 ................. 86371A ........... Penas, Maxine (R) ................................ 553 ................. 963513B .......... Peterson, Doug (DFL) ......................... 287 ................. 422839A ......... Pugh, Thomas W. (DFL) ..................... 267 ................. 682844B .......... Rhodes, Jim (R) .................................... 409 ................. 988932B .......... Rifenberg, Michelle (R) ....................... 423 ................. 10695A ........... Rukavina, Tom (DFL) ......................... 375 ................. 017028A ......... Ruth, Connie (R) .................................. 415 ................. 536817B .......... Schumacher, Leslie J. (DFL) ............... 217 ................. 537741A ......... Seagren, Alice (R) ................................ 477 ................. 780321A ......... Seifert, Marty (R) ................................. 593 ................. 53745B ............ Sertich, Anthony “Tony” (DFL) ........ 233 ................. 01722B ............ Skoe, Rod (DFL) ................................... 321 ................. 426562B .......... Skoglund, Wes (DFL) .......................... 251 ................. 433057A ......... Slawik, Nora (DFL) ............................. 356 ................. 780734A ......... Smith, Steve (R) .................................... 503 ................. 91883B ............ Solberg, Loren A. (DFL) ...................... 309 ................. 236533B .......... Stanek, Rich (R) .................................... 543 ................. 550214B .......... Stang, Doug (R) .................................... 597 ................. 437328B .......... Sviggum, Steve (R) .............................. 463 ................. 22737A ........... Swapinski, Dale (DFL) ........................ 331 ................. 428223B .......... Swenson, Howard (R) ......................... 539 ................. 863443B .......... Sykora, Barb (R) ................................... 403 ................. 431546A ......... Thompson, Mark (DFL) ...................... 223 ................. 417650B .......... Tingelstad, Kathy (R) .......................... 507 ................. 536925A ......... Tuma, John (R) ..................................... 533 ................. 422951B .......... Vandeveer, Ray (R) .............................. 529 ................. 412463A ......... Wagenius, Jean (DFL) ......................... 239 ................. 420061B .......... Walker, Neva (DFL) ............................ 213 ................. 715212A ......... Walz, Dale (R) ...................................... 527 ................. 433355B .......... Wasiluk, Scott (DFL) ........................... 225 ................. 118812B .......... Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) .................. 389 ................. 424751A ......... Westerberg, Andrew (R) ..................... 523 ................. 422613A ......... Westrom, Torrey (R) ............................ 557 ................. 492938A ......... Wilkin, Tim (R) .................................... 413 ................. 353322A ......... Winter, Ted (DFL) ............................... 247 ................. 550541B .......... Wolf, Ken (R) ........................................ 571 ................. 518543A ......... Workman, Tom (R) .............................. 537 ................. 5066

2001Minnesota House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the HouseSteven A. Sviggum

Majority LeaderTim Pawlenty

Minority LeaderThomas W. Pugh

Assistant Majority LeadersMary Liz Holberg

Tony KielkuckiWilliam Kuisle

Carol L. Molnau

Majority WhipMarty Seifert

Assistant Minority LeadersMatt Entenza

Al JuhnkeMargaret Anderson Kelliher

Mary Ellen Otremba

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Abeler, Jim (R) 49A581 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-1729E-mail: [email protected]: Anoka3400 Rum River Drive 55303 ...... (612) 245-3764Business: Anoka*600 E. Main St. 55303 ................. (763) 421-3722Born: 5/18/54. Married: spouse Barb, 6 chil-dren. Occupation: Chiropractor. Education: DC,chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiro-practic. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Abrams, Ron (R) 45A*585 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-9934E-mail: [email protected]: Minnetonka2211 Austrian Pine Lane 55305 .. (952) 546-5356Born: 4/52. Married: spouse Joanne, 2 children.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, interde-partmental major, University of Minnesota; JD,Harvard University. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th.

Anderson, Bruce (R) 19B411 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5063E-mail: [email protected]: Buffalo Township*3222 Aadland Ave. N.E. 55313 (763) 682-1480Business: MinneapolisMinnesota Air National GuardHQ 133 Airlift WingBorn: 3/12/50. Married: spouse Dottie, 5 chil-dren. Occupation: Agricultural and IndustrialSales and Management, Military. Education:aviation electronics, USN; AA, agribusiness,Willmar Technical College; BS, business admin-istration, Northwestern College. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Anderson, Irv (DFL) 3A*343 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4936E-mail: [email protected]: International Falls909-13th St. 56649 ......................... (218) 283-2416Married: spouse Phyllis, 2 children. Occupa-tion: Legislator. Education: University of Min-nesota. Elected: 1964. Term: 15th(non-consecutive).

Bakk, Thomas (Tom) (DFL) 6A345 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-2190E-mail: [email protected]: Cook*2361 Retreat Road 55723 ........... (218) 666-5041Business: Virginia307 First St. N. 55792 ................... (218) 741-6010Born: 6/8/54. Married: spouse Laura, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Labor Representative. Edu-cation: BBA, labor-management relations,University of Minnesota-Duluth. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Bernardy, Connie (DFL) 48B329 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5510E-mail: [email protected]: Fridley*6840 Siverts Lane N.E. 55432-4625

(763) 571-0015Business: sameBorn: 2/2/63. Married: spouse Dan, 3 children.Occupation: Community Volunteer/Consultant. Education: BA, speech communications,University of Minnesota; certification, governmentacquisitions and contract management, Universityof St. Thomas. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Biernat, Len (DFL) 59A303 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4219E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis*2246 Lincoln St. N.E. 55418 ....... (612) 788-4923Business: St. PaulHamline University 1536 Hewitt Ave. 55104

(651) 523-2444Born: 11/24/46. Married: spouse Christine Jax,1 child, 3 stepchildren. Occupation: Professor ofLaw. Education: BS, English, Mankato StateUniversity; MA, education, St. Thomas Univer-sity; JD, Hamline University; LLM, New YorkUniversity. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Bishop, Dave (R) 30B*453 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-0573E-mail: [email protected]: Rochester1185 Plummer Circle 55902 ........ (507) 288-7733Born: 3/29. Married: spouse Bea, 5 children.Occupation: Attorney/Legislator. Education: JD,international law, Cornell University; MPA,public administration, Harvard University.Elected: 1982. Term: 10th.

Boudreau, Lynda (R) 25B473 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-8237E-mail: [email protected]: Faribault*16450 Ames Way 55021 ............. (507) 332-7760Married: spouse Jim, 3 children. Occupation:Rice County Public Health Aide. Education: Sec-ondary; job-related coursework. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Bradley, Fran (R) 30A559 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9249E-mail: [email protected]: Rochester*4316 Manor View Drive N.W. 55901

(507) 288-3439Married: spouse Mary, 4 children. Occupation:Retired. Education: BS, mechanical engineering,South Dakota State University; graduate work,University of Minnesota. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

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Buesgens, Mark (R) 35B445 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-1072E-mail: [email protected]: Jordan*113 Stuart Drive 55352 ............... (952) 492-2992Born: 5/14/61. Married: spouse Sara, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Educator. Education: BS,mathematics, Mankato State University; Spe-cialist, educational administration, MinnesotaState University-Mankato. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Carlson, Lyndon R. (DFL) 46B*283 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4255E-mail: [email protected]: Crystal8216-35th Ave. N. 55427 ............. (763) 541-0525Born: 4/40. Married: spouse Carole, 3 children.Occupation: Retired Teacher. Education: BS,social studies, graduate work, Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato; graduate work, Univer-sity of St. Thomas. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th.

Cassell, George (R) 10B421 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4317E-mail: [email protected]: Alexandria*2500 County Road 22 N.W. 56308

(320) 762-2471Born: 5/25/35. Married: spouse Carol, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Retired Educator/Adminis-trator. Education: BS, education/psychology,University of Wisconsin-River Falls; MS, educa-tional administration/psychology, Univeristy ofWyoming; EdD, educational administration,University of Wyoming. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Clark, James T. (R) 23A551 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-9303E-mail: [email protected]: New Ulm*819 N. Washington St. 56073 .... (507) 354-6217Business: New Ulm519 Center Street 56073 ............... (507) 233-3900Born: 2/21/63. Married: spouse Cara, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: JD, Tho-mas M. Cooley Law School. Elected: 1998.Term: 3rd.

Clark, Karen (DFL) 61A*307 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-0294E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis2633-18th Ave S. 55407 ................ (612) 722-7728Born: 7/45. Partner: Jacquelyn. Occupation: Leg-islator/College Instructor. Education: BS, nurs-ing, College of St. Teresa, Winona; MPA, JFKSchool of Government, Harvard University.Elected: 1980. Term: 11th.

Daggett, Roxann (R) 11A439 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4293E-mail: [email protected]: Frazee*P.O. Box 154 56544 ..................... (218) 334-3871Married: spouse Dave, 2 children.Education:BS, communications, Concordia College/Uni-versity of North Dakota. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Davids, Gregory M. (R) 31B549 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9278E-mail: [email protected]: Preston*P.O. Box 32 55965 ....................... (507) 765-2790Business: sameBorn: 8/28/58. Married: spouse Bonnie, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner/President. Education: Waldorf College, Iowa;BS, social science, Winona State University;graduate work, Mankato State University.Elected: 1991. Term: 6th.

Davnie, Jim (DFL) 62A*335 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-0173E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis2517 30th Ave. S. 55406 ............... (612) 724-5163Business: Buffalo1300 N. Highway 25 55313 ......... (763) 682-8313Married: spouse Cara Letofsky, 1 child. Occupa-tion: Teacher. Education: BS, psychology/so-cial work, University of Minnesota; MEd,Education, University of Minnesota.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Dawkins, Andy (DFL) 65A*215 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-5158E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul788 Charles Ave. 55104 ............... (651) 224-6270Business: St. Paul767 University Ave. 55104Born: 7/29/50. Married: spouse Sen. EllenAnderson, 2 children. Occupation: Attorney.Education: BA, history, Hamline University; JD,Temple University, Philadelphia. Elected: 1987.Term: 8th.

Dehler, Steve (R) 14A491 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7808E-mail: [email protected]: St. Joseph*Box 129, 31 West Minnesota St. 56374-0129(320) 363-8778, Home Fax (320) 363-4428Born: 3/21/50. Married: spouse Jean, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Retail Grocer/CorrectionsOfficer/Dispatcher. Education: economics/ac-counting, St. John’s University, Collegeville.Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.



Dempsey, Jerry (R) 29A575 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-8635E-mail: [email protected]: Red Wing*2025 Creekview Court 55066 ... (651) 385-0319Married: spouse Julie, 4 children. Occupation:Banking. Education: BA, University of St. Tho-mas; MA, University of Wisconsin - River Falls;Specialist Degree, educational administration,Winona State University. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Dibble, Scott (DFL) 60B*369 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-9281E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis4207 Blaisdell Ave. 55409 ............ (612) 824-3823Business: Minneapolis430 Oak Grove St., Suite 117 55403(612) 874-9002Born: 8/27/65. Partner: David Maier. Occupa-tion: Community Organizer. Education: Ger-man/political science, University of Minnesotaand University of St. Thomas. Elected: 2000.Term: 1st.

Dorman, Dan (R) 27A579 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-8216E-mail: [email protected]: Albert Lea*445 Lakeview Blvd. 56007 ......... (507) 377-9441Business: Albert Lea505 E. Main 56007 ........................ (507) 373-0636Born: 10/16/62. Married: spouse Mary Jo, 2children.Occupation: Small Business Owner.Education: BA, political science, University ofMinnesota. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Dorn, John (DFL) 24A201 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3248E-mail: [email protected]: Mankato*1021 Orchard Road 56001 ......... (507) 388-3649Business: Mankato2600 Hoffman Road 56001 .......... (507) 387-5671Born: 12/28/43. Married: spouse Kathleen, 3children. Occupation: Teacher. Education: BA,English, St. John’s University, Collegeville; MA,English, University of Wisconsin. Elected: 1986.Term: 8th.

Eastlund, Rob (R) 18A449 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5364E-mail: [email protected]: Isanti*2123-305th Ave. N.E. 55040 ...... (763) 689-1746Business: Cambridge355 S. Garfield St. 55008 ............. (763) 689-0349Born: 6/19/49. Married: spouse Janis, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Property Manager. Educa-tion: BS, math, University of Minnesota.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Entenza, Matt (DFL) 64AAssistant Minority Leader*261 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-8799E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul1622 Hague St. 55104 .................. (651) 647-1425Born: 10/61. Married: spouse Lois Quam, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA,environmental studies, Macalester College; law,Oxford University, England; JD, University ofMinnesota Law School. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Erhardt, Ron (R) 42A591 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4363E-mail: [email protected]: Edina*4214 Sunnyside Road 55424 ...... (952) 927-9437Married: spouse Jacquelyn. Occupation: Finan-cial Planner. Education: BA, psychology, BBA,general business, University of Minnesota.Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.

Erickson, Sondra (R) 17A*407 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-6746E-mail: [email protected]: Princeton1947 Ridge Road 55371 .............. (763) 389-4498Born: 3/2/42. Widow: 1 child. Occupation:Retired Teacher. Education: BA, English,Concordia College; graduate work, Universityof St. Thomas. Elected: 1998. Term: 3rd.

Evans, Geri (DFL) 52B211 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-0141E-mail: [email protected]: New Brighton*52 Windsor Ct. 55112 ................. (651) 633-6542Family: 2 children. Occupation: Educator/Teacher. Education: BA, education, GustavusAdolphus College; graduate work, educationadministration, University of Minnesota. Elected:1992. Term: 3rd (non-consecutive).

Finseth, Tim (R) 1B517 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9918E-mail: [email protected]: Angus*Route 3, Box 22 56712 ................ (218) 745-6200Born: 1/7/64. Married: spouse Ruth, 1 child.Occupation: Manager, Marshall County Soil andWater Conservation District. Education: BA,political science, Moorhead State University; AA,history/economics, Northland Community Col-lege, Thief River Falls. Elected: 1993. Term: 5th.



Folliard, Betty (DFL) 44A281 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3964E-mail: [email protected]: Hopkins*201 Oakwood Road 55343 ......... (952) 933-4036Married: spouse Don Drapeau, 5 children. Oc-cupation: Legislator/Market Research. Educa-tion: BA, drama, Stanford University; MFA,theatre, Wayne State University. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.

Fuller, Doug (R) 4A525 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5516E-mail: [email protected]: Bemidji*817 Minnesota Ave. N.W. 56601(218) 751-1055Business: BemidjiP.O. Box 781 56619-0781 ............. (218) 751-1055Born: 5/14/68. Married: spouse Jeri Lynn. Oc-cupation: Income Development Specialist,American Cancer Society. Education: Account-ing, finance, Bemidji State University.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Gerlach, Chris (R) 36A*531 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-5506E-mail: [email protected]: Apple Valley173 County Road 42 55124 ......... (952) 432-4100Business: sameBorn: 11/17/64. Married: spouse Shelli. Occu-pation: Self-employed, Sales. Education: BA,political science, University of St. Thomas; MBA,business, University of South Dakota.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Gleason, Mark S. (DFL) 63B313 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5375E-mail: [email protected]: Richfield*6434 Irving Ave. S. 55423 .......... (612) 861-4542Business: sameBorn: 11/26/53. Married: spouse Michelle, 2children. Occupation: CPA. Education: BA, busi-ness administration, University of St. Thomas;JD, William Mitchell College of Law.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Goodno, Kevin (R) 9A*563 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-5515E-mail: [email protected]: MoorheadBox 478 56561 ............................... (218) 236-9585Born: 10/62. Married: spouse Linda, 2 children.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, businessadministration; BA, political science, ConcordiaCollege, Moorhead; LLM, Taxation, WilliamMitchell College of Law; JD, William MitchellCollege of Law. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.

Goodwin, Barbara (DFL) 52A353 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4331E-mail: [email protected]: Columbia Heights*650 Sullivan Lane N.E. 55421 ... (763) 574-1716Business: Mpls.301-4th Avenue S. 55415 ............. (612) 348-0297Born: 1/25/49. Married: spouse David, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Principal Planner specializ-ing in communications. Education: AA, LiberalArts, North Hennepin Community College; BA,Political Science, Sociology, HamlineUniversity. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Gray, Gregory (DFL) 58B*327 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-8659E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis1507 Oakpark Ave. N. 55411 ...... (612) 377-5270Born: 3/23/54. Married: spouse Renee. Occu-pation: Attorney. Education: BS, business ad-ministration, University of Wisconsin-RiverFalls; JD, Hamline University School of Law.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Greiling, Mindy (DFL) 54B*253 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-5387E-mail: [email protected]: Roseville2495 Marion St. 55113 .................. (651) 490-0013Born: 2/48. Married: spouse Roger, 2 children.Occupation: Legislator/Homemaker/Commu-nity Volunteer. Education: BA, education,Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, education,University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Gunther, Bob (R) 26A379 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3240E-mail: [email protected]: Fairmont*530 Kings Road 56031 ................ (507) 235-6154Business: Fairmont217 S. State St. 56031 .................... (507) 238-9449Born: 7/12/43. Married: spouse Nancy, 1 child.Occupation: Business. Education: BS, market-ing, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1995.Term: 4th.

Haas, Bill (R) 48A569 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5513E-mail: [email protected]: Champlin*215 Lowell Road 55316

Phone/Fax: (763) 421-6153Born: 6/25/49. Married: spouse Joenie, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Employee Benefits Broker,Consultant. Education: AA, math/biology, Uni-versity of Minnesota. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.



Hackbarth, Tom (R) 50A*577 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-2439E-mail: [email protected]: Cedar19255 Eidelweiss St. N.W. 55011 (763) 753-3215Born: 12/28/51. Married: spouse Mary, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Automotive Parts. Educa-tion: North Hennepin Community College.Elected: 1994. Term: 3rd (non-consecutive).

Harder, Elaine (R) 22B583 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5373E-mail: [email protected]: Jackson*107 Parkside Ave. 56143 ............ (507) 847-3550Born: 12/27/47. Married: spouse Ronald, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BS, sec-ondary education, Minnesota State University,Mankato . Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Hausman, Alice (DFL) 66B*245 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-3824E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul1447 Chelmsford St. 55108 .......... (651) 646-6220Married: spouse Robert, 2 children. Occupa-tion: Legislator. Education: BS, education,Concordia College, Seward, Neb.; MA, educa-tion, Concordia College, River Forest, Ill.Elected: 1989. Term: 7th.

Hilstrom, Debra (DFL) 47B*227 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-3709E-mail: [email protected]: Brooklyn Center3509-66th Ave. N. 55429 ............. (763) 561-6487Business: sameBorn: 6/21/68. Married: spouse Joel, 2 children.Occupation: Small Business Owner. Education:BA, sociology, University of Minnesota.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Hilty, Bill (DFL) 8B207 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4308E-mail: [email protected]: Finlayson*6421 County Road 36 55735 ...... (320) 233-6626Business: same ............................. (320) 233-6444Married: spouse Laurie, 5 children. Occupa-tion: Business. Education: BS, psychology,Purdue University; MA, English, Purdue Uni-versity. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Holberg, Mary Liz (R) 37BAssistant Majority Leader*433 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-6926E-mail: rep.mary [email protected]: Lakeville12195 Upper 167th St. 55044 ....... (952) 435-8723Married: spouse Thomas, 2 children. Occupa-tion: Homemaker. Education: Elementary edu-cation, St. Cloud State University. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Holsten, Mark William (R) 56A381 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3018E-mail: [email protected]: Stillwater*7790 Minar Lane 55082 .............. (651) 430-2538Born: 9/65. Married: spouse Lisa, 2 children.Occupation: Educator. Education: BA, sociol-ogy, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Licensure,teaching, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Howes, Larry (R) 4B431 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-2451E-mail: [email protected]: Walker*5340 Ladyslipper Ln. N.W. 56484 ....(218) 547-4707Born: 6/30/47. Married: spouse Myrna, 5 chil-dren. Occupation: Manager. Education: HighSchool. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Huntley, Thomas (DFL) 6B*351 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-2228E-mail: [email protected]: Duluth1924 Wallace Ave. 55803 ............. (218) 724-6568Business: Duluth10 University Drive 55812 .......... (218) 726-7509Born: 2/38. Married: spouse Gail,2 children. Occupation: Associate Professor ofBiochemistry and Molecular Biology. Education:BS, chemistry, University of Minnesota; PhD,biochemistry, Iowa State University.Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Jacobson, Carl (R) 53B429 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7153E-mail: [email protected]: Vadnais Heights*3300 Belmar Drive 55127 ........... (651) 787-0775Business: ShoreviewBorn: 7/27/69. Married: spouse Joyce. Occupa-tion: Public Accountant. Education: BS, account-ing, Minnesota State University, Mankato.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.



Jaros, Mike (DFL) 7B*291 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4246E-mail: [email protected]: Duluth3108 Minnesota Ave. 55802 ........ (218) 727-0412Born: 4/44. Married: spouse Annette, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA,foreign languages (Russian, Spanish, Latin), Uni-versity of Minnesota. Elected: 1972. Term: 13th(non-consecutive).

Jennings, Loren Geo (DFL) 18B237 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-0518E-mail: [email protected]: Harris*3340-465th St. 55032 .................. (651) 674-7538Business: Rush City55069 .......... (320) 358-3676Born: 6/51. Married: spouse Bonnie, 3 children.Occupation: Business Owner. Education: Voca-tional-Technical school. Elected: 1984. Term: 9th.

Johnson, Jeff (R) 34B487 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5511E-mail: [email protected]: Plymouth*4620 Minnesota Lane 55446 ...... (763) 550-7904Business: MinneapolisCargill Inc., Law DepartmentMS 9, P.O. Box 5624 55440 .......... (952) 742-2848Born: 11/11/66. Married: spouse Sondi, 1 child.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, economics,Concordia College, Moorhead; JD, Law, GeorgetownUniversity Law School. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Johnson, Ruth (DFL) 24B241 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7065E-mail: [email protected]: St. Peter*417 N. 7th St. 56082 .................... (507) 931-2075Business: sameBorn: 5/23/47. Single. Occupation: Legislator.Education: BA, religion, Gustavus AdolphusCollege; MSEd, college student personnel ad-ministration, Indiana University-Bloomington.Elected: 1996. Term: 2nd (non-consecutive).

Johnson, Sheldon (DFL) 67B229 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4201E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul*2031 Howard St. S. 55119 .......... (651) 730-4917Business: Maplewood297 S. Century Ave. 55119 .......... (651) 298-5571Born: 3/25/54. Married: spouse Elaine, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Corrections. Education: BA,social work, Bethel College, St. Paul; MA, psy-chology, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 2000.Term: 1st.

Juhnke, Al (DFL) 15AAssistant Minority Leader371 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-6206E-mail: [email protected]: Willmar*3951 Horizon Hills Circle 56201 (320) 235-4442Business: Willmar518 S.W. Litchfield Ave. 56201 ... (320) 235-9778Born: 11/19/58. Married: spouse Claire,2 children. Occupation: Real Estate Appraiser.Education: BS, soil science, University of Minne-sota-St. Paul. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Kahn, Phyllis (DFL) 59B*255 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4257E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis115 W. Island Ave. 55401 ............ (612) 378-2591Business: St. Paul100 Constitution Ave. 55155 ...... (651) 296-4257Born: 3/23/37. Married: spouse Donald,2 children. Occupation: Legislator. Education:BA, physics, Cornell University; PhD, biophys-ics, Yale University; MPA, public administration,Harvard University. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th.

Kalis, Henry J. (DFL) 26B317 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4240E-mail: [email protected]: Wells*10043-600th Ave. 56097-4703 .... (507) 294-3147Business: sameBorn: 3/2/37. Married: spouse Violet, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: Second-ary. Elected: 1974. Term: 14th.

Kelliher, Margaret Anderson (DFL) 60AAssistant Minority Leader*231 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-0171E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis229 Sheridan Ave. S. 55405 ......... (612) 377-9836Born: 3/68. Married: spouse David, 2 children.Occupation: Community Organizer/Writer.Education: BA, history, political science,Gustavus Adolphus College. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Kielkucki, Tony (R) 20BAssistant Majority Leader367 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-1534E-mail: [email protected]: Lester Prairie*5667 State Highway 7 55354 ..... (320) 395-2905Business: Winsted110 Winsted Ave. 55395 .............. (320) 485-2182Born: 7/11/51. Married: spouse Lavon, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Educator. Education: BS, soci-ology, St. Thomas College. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.



Knoblach, Jim (R) 16B451 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-6316E-mail: [email protected]: St. Cloud1552 Prairie Hill Road 56301 ...... (320) 252-6179Business: sameBorn: 11/57. Married: spouse Janet, 2 children.Occupation: Small Business Owner. Education:BS, economics/business administration, St.John’s University, Minn.; MBA, Harvard Uni-versity; MA, American government, GeorgetownUniversity; CPA. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Koskinen, Luanne (DFL) 49B301 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4231E-mail: [email protected]: Coon Rapids*12320 Gladiola St. N.W. 55433-1749

(763) 427-1044Married: spouse Lauri, 4 children. Occupation:Retired. Education: BS, elementary education,University of Minnesota. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.

Krinkie, Philip (R) 53A*365 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-2907E-mail: [email protected]: Shoreview1045 Lake Beach Drive 55126 ..... (651) 481-8355Business: St. PaulSnelling Co.1404 Concordia Ave. 55104 ........ (651) 646-7381Born: 2/50. Married: spouse Mary. Occupation:Small Business Owner. Education: BA, urbanstudies, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.

Kubly, Gary W. (DFL) 15B315 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4346E-mail: [email protected]: Granite Falls*445 Tenth Ave. 56241 ................. (320) 564-4295Married: spouse Patricia, 3 children. Occupa-tion: Lutheran Pastor. Education: BA, MankatoState University; MDiv, Luther Seminary.Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Kuisle, William (R) 31AAssistant Majority Leader565 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4378E-mail: [email protected]: Rochester*6311 County Road 8 S.W. 55902 (507) 282-5714Business: sameBorn: 1/11/58. Single. Occupation: Farmer.Education: AA, Rochester Community College/University Wisconsin-River Falls. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.

Larson, Dan (DFL) 40A*221 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-7158E-mail: [email protected]: Bloomington9025-13th Ave. S. 55425 ............... (952) 854-8550Born: 6/29/65. Married: spouse Sheila, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BA, his-tory, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Leighton, Rob (DFL) 27B289 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4193E-mail: [email protected]: Austin900 Fourth St. N.W. 55912 .......... (507) 437-6972Business: Austin*601 N. Main St. 55912 ................ (507) 433-8813Born: 7/7/65. Married: spouse Shawn, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA,economics, University of Minnesota; JD, Univer-sity of California, Berkeley. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Lenczewski, Ann (DFL) 40B337 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4218E-mail: [email protected]: Bloomington*10306 Humboldt Circle 55431 .. (952) 881-8627Business: sameMarried: spouse Nels Erickson, 4 children. Oc-cupation: Full-time Legislator. Education: BA,psychology, College of St. Benedict; public policy,Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Leppik, Peggy (R) 45B485 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7026E-mail: [email protected]: Golden Valley*7500 Western Ave. 55427 .......... (763) 546-3328Born: 6/5/43. Married: spouse Ilo, 3 children.Occupation: Homemaker/Legislator. Educa-tion: BA, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.;graduate work, University of Pennsylvania.Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.

Lieder, Bernie L. (DFL) 2A323 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5091E-mail: [email protected]: Crookston*911 Thorndale Ave. 56716 ......... (218) 281-1991Widower , 3 children. Occupation: ProfessionalEngineer. Education: engineering, University ofIllinois, Purdue University. Elected: 1984.Term: 9th.



Lindner, Arlon (R) 33A417 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7806E-mail: [email protected]: Corcoran*19508 Country Circle E. 55374 .. (763) 420-3491Born: 8/3/35. Married: spouse Shirlee, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Self-employed Businessman.Education: BA, economics, North Texas StateUniversity; MDiv, Central Baptist TheologicalSeminary of Minneapolis. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Lipman, Eric (R) 56B567 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4244E-mail: [email protected]: Lake Elmo*8249 Deer Pond Court N. 55042 (651) 773-1985Business: Lake ElmoP.O. Box 82 55402 ......................... (651) 773-1985Born: 6/27/64. Married: spouse Kimberly, 1child. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA,political science, Union College; JD, law, GeorgeWashington University. Elected: 2000.Term: 1st.

Luther, Darlene (DFL) 47A349 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3751E-mail: [email protected]: Brooklyn Park*6809 Shingle Creek Drive 55445 (763) 560-7188Born: 8/47. Married: spouse Bill, 2 children.Occupation: Business Consultant/SubstituteTeacher. Education: BA, business administra-tion, University of St. Thomas. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Mahoney, Tim (DFL) 67A*377 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4277E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul1157 Breen St. 55106 .................... (651) 776-3200Single, 2 children. Occupation: Pipe Fitter.Education: pipe fitting, St. Paul TechnicalCollege. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Mares, Harry (R) 55A401 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5363E-mail: [email protected]: White Bear Lake*2592 Crown Hill Court 55110 ... (651) 429-7189Married: spouse Geri, 7 children.Education:BA, political science, Loras College, Dubuque,Iowa; MS, education, Winona State University.Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Mariani, Carlos (DFL) 65B*203 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-9714E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul187 W. Congress 55107 ................ (651) 224-6647Born: 7/13/57. Married: spouse Maritza, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Non-profit Management.Education: history, Macalester College; law,University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990.Term: 6th.

Marko, Sharon (DFL) 57B279 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3135E-mail: [email protected]: Cottage Grove*11247 Kingsborough Trail 55016(651) 480-7997Born: 3/2/53. Married: spouse Jim Wolcott, 2children. Occupation: Communications Consult-ant/Legislator. Education: BS, communications,Indiana University; graduate work, Universityof Minnesota. Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Marquart, Paul (DFL) 9B311 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-6829E-mail: [email protected]: Dilworth*605 First St. N.E. 56529 .............. (218) 233-9200Business: GlyndonDGF School 513 Parke Ave. 56547 ... (218) 498-2263Born: 1/9/57. Married: spouse Colleen, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Educator/Teacher. Educa-tion: BS, education-social studies, University ofNorth Dakota; MS, education administration,Tri-College University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

McElroy, Dan (R) 36B437 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4212E-mail: [email protected]: Burnsville*12805 Welcome Lane 55337 ...... (952) 890-2224Born: 7/15/48. Married: spouse Mary. Occupa-tion: Management Consultant. Education: BA,history, University of Notre Dame. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

McGuire, Mary Jo (DFL) 54A259 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4342E-mail: [email protected]: Falcon Heights*1529 W. Iowa Ave. 55108 .......... (651) 644-1066Born: 7/29/56. Occupation: Attorney/CollegeEducator. Education: BA, business administra-tion, College of St. Catherine; JD, Hamline Uni-versity; MPA, Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th.



Milbert, Bob (DFL) 39B*243 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4192E-mail: [email protected]: South St. Paul308 Deerwood Court 55075 ........ (651) 451-6188Business: Inver Grove Heights1801-50th St. E. 55077 .................. (651) 451-2241Born: 6/49. Married: spouse Vicky, 3 children.Occupation: Businessman. Education: AB,Dartmouth College. Elected: 1986.Term: 8th.

Molnau, Carol L. (R) 35AAssistant Majority Leader*443 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-8872E-mail: [email protected]: Chaska495 Pioneer Trail 55318 ............... (952) 448-3513Born: 9/17/49. Married: spouse Steven, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Farm Owner/Operator. Edu-cation: University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992.Term: 5th.

Mulder, Richard (R) 21B515 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4336E-mail: [email protected]: Ivanhoe*One Robinhood Lane 56142 ...... (507) 694-1539Business: IvanhoeIvanhoe Clinic Box A 56142 ..... (507) 694-1232Born: 5/8/38. Married: spouse Ruth, 4 children.Occupation: Family Physician. Education: BS,pharmacy, South Dakota State University; Asso-ciate degree, medicine, University of South Da-kota; MD, University of Iowa. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Mullery, Joe (DFL) 58A387 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4262E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis*4101 Vincent Ave. N. 55412 ...... (612) 521-4921Business: Minneapolis310 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 621 55415 . (612) 338-6692Occupation: Attorney. Education: JD, Univer-sity of Minnesota. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Murphy, Mary (DFL) 8A*357 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-2676E-mail: [email protected]: Hermantown5180 W. Arrowhead Road 55811 (218) 729-6399Occupation: Grounds Manager/HistoricalPreservation/Reader/Teacher. Education: BA,history, College of St. Scholastica; graduate work,University of Minnesota-Duluth, University ofWisconsin-Superior, American University,Macalester College, Indiana University.Elected: 1976. Term: 13th.

Ness, Robert “Bob” (R) 20A509 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4344E-mail: [email protected]: Dassel*24966-729th Ave. 55325 ............. (320) 275-3122Married: spouse Marianne, 4 children. Occupation:Educator/Consultant/Construction Manager. Edu-cation: BS, health education/industrial education,Bemidji State University; MA, education/educa-tional administration, Educational Specialist, educa-tional administration, University of Minnesota; BushFellow, Phi Delta Kappa. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Nornes, Bud (R) 10A471 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4946E-mail: [email protected]: Fergus Falls*22195 River Oaks Drive 56537 .. (218) 736-7777Business: Fergus Falls2450 College Way 56537Born: 3/21/43. Married: spouse Joyce, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Communications. Education:broadcasting, Brown Institute. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.

Olson, Mark (R) 19A501 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4237E-mail: [email protected]: Big Lake*17085-142nd St. 55309 ................ (763) 263-3500

Home Fax: (763) 263-5050Business: sameBorn: 7/55. Single. Occupation: Carpenter/LogHome Builder/qualified Neutral Mediator.Education: Secondary/Wright TechnicalCenter. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Opatz, Joe (DFL) 16A*277 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-6612E-mail: [email protected]: St. Cloud422 Riverside Drive S.E. 56304 ... (320) 252-1138Business: St. CloudPresident’s Office, St. Cloud State University 56301

(320) 255-2122Born: 7/52. Married: spouse Pamela Steckman, 2children. Occupation: University Administrator.Education: BA, psychology, St. Cloud StateUniversity; MEd, education, Kent State Univer-sity; PhD, higher education studies, University ofMinnesota. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Osskopp, Mike (R) 29B521 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9236E-mail: [email protected]: Lake City*P.O. Box 120 55041 ..................... (651) 345-5680Business: sameBorn: 10/3/51. Married: spouse Maggie, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist.Education: BA, journalism, Institute of Broad-cast Arts; MA theology, Moody Bible Institute.Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.



Osthoff, Tom (DFL) 66A*273 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4224

FAX: (612) 296-4165E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul766 W. Maryland Ave. 55117 ..... (651) 489-9596Single, 1 son. Occupation: Legislator. Educa-tion: University of Minnesota. Elected: 1974.Term: 14th.

Otremba, Mary Ellen (DFL) 11BAssistant Minority Leade393 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3201E-mail:[email protected]: Long Prairie*Route 2, Box 17 56347-9561 ....... (320) 732-6201Business: SwanvilleSwanville High School, Box 98 56382(320) 547-2431Widow, 4 children. Occupation: Teacher/Farmer. Education: BA, Home & CommunityService; College of St. Benedict; graduate work,Parent Education & Family Life, St. Cloud StateUniversity. Elected: 1997. Term: 3rd.

Ozment, Dennis (R) 37A479 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4306E-mail: [email protected]: Rosemount*3275-145th St. E. 55068 . (651) 423-1331 HomeFax: (651) 322-2491Born: 5/2/45. Married: spouse Gayle, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: Firescience, Metropolitan Community College; pub-lic administration, University of Minnesota.Elected: 1984. Term: 9th.

Paulsen, Erik (R) 42B545 State Office Building ......... (651) 296-7449E-mail: [email protected]: Eden Prairie*9158 East Staring Lane 55347 .... (952) 949-8869Business: BloomingtonFinancial Navigators, Inc. 7900 Xerxes Avenue S.500 55431 ....................................... (952) 893-1500Born: 5/14/65. Married: spouse Kelly, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BA,mathematics, St. Olaf College. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Pawlenty, Tim (R) 38BMajority Leader459 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4128E-mail: [email protected]: EaganBorn: 11/60. Married: spouse Mary, 2 children.Occupation: Vice President, Wizmo Inc.. Educa-tion: BA, political science, University of Minne-sota; JD, University of Minnesota Law School.Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Paymar, Michael (DFL) 64B209 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4199E-mail: [email protected]: St. Paul*2009 Juliet Ave. 55105 ................ (651) 698-3084Business: same ............................. (651) 690-9172Single , 2 children. Occupation: Program Direc-tor. Education: BA, education, College of St.Scholastica; MA, public administration, HamlineUniversity. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Pelowski Jr., Gene (DFL) 32A295 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-8637E-mail: [email protected]: Winona*257 Wilson St. 55987 .................. (507) 454-3282Business: WinonaWinona Senior High901 Gilmore 55987 ....................... (507) 454-9500Born: 2/52. Married: spouse Deborah, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Educator/Golf Professional.Education: BS, social studies, Winona State Uni-versity; MS, education, Winona State Univer-sity. Elected: 1986. Term: 8th.

Penas, Maxine (R) 1A553 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9635E-mail: [email protected]: Badger*23588-310th Ave. 56714 ............. (218) 528-3278Born: 10/6/46. Married: spouse Albert, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Retired Teacher/Farmer.Education: BA, biology/chemistry, College ofSt. Benedict. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Peterson, Doug (DFL) 13B*287 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4228E-mail: [email protected]: MadisonRoute 3, Box 90 56256 .................. (320) 769-2453Business: sameBorn: 10/15/48. Married: spouse Eloise, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Teacher/Legislator. Educa-tion: BS, art, graduate work, Augustana College,Sioux Falls, S.D.. Elected: 1990. Term: 6th.

Pugh, Thomas W. (DFL) 39AMinority Leader*267 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-6828E-mail: [email protected]: South St. Paul980 Terrace Lane 55075 ............... (651) 455-5016Business: South St. Paul222 Grand Ave. W., Suite 100 55075 (651) 451-6411Born: 8/49. Married: spouse Susan, 2 children.Occupation: Attorney. Education: AB, govern-ment, Dartmouth College; JD, University of Min-nesota. Elected: 1988. Term: 7th.



Rhodes, Jim (R) 44B409 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-9889E-mail: [email protected]: St. Louis Park*3408 Rhode Island Ave. S. 55426(952) 933-1325Business: Roseville1700 Highway 36, Suite 301 55113(651) 697-7924Born: 4/9/42. Married: spouse Judy, 2 children.Occupation: Nonprofit Credit Counselor. Edu-cation: AA, University of Minnesota.Elected: 1993. Term: 5th.

Rifenberg, Michelle (R) 32B423 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-1069E-mail:[email protected]: La Crescent*618 McIntosh Road 55947 ......... (507) 895-6390

1-888-667-3337Born: 1/30/57. Married: spouse Robert, 1 child.Occupation: Homemaker. Education: BS, biol-ogy, Viterbo College. Elected: 1996.Term: 3rd.

Rukavina, Tom (DFL) 5A375 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-0170E-mail: [email protected]: Virginia*6930 Highway 169 55792 ........... (218) 749-5690Born: 8/50. Married: spouse Lenore, 2 children.Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA, politi-cal science, University of Minnesota-Duluth.Elected: 1986. Term: 8th.

Ruth, Connie (R) 28A415 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5368E-mail: [email protected]: Owatonna*689 Woodhill Place 55060 .......... (507) 451-1144Married: spouse Douglas, 3 children. Occupa-tion: Business. Education: BA, organizationmanagement/communications, Concordia Uni-versity; MA, organizational management,Concordia University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Schumacher, Leslie J. (DFL) 17B217 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5377E-mail:[email protected]: Princeton*18180-17th St. 55371 .................. (763) 662-2075Business: Santiago16585-20th St. 55377Born: 10/4/55. Married: spouse Byron, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Freelance Artist. Education:art, psychology, St. Cloud State University.Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Seagren, Alice (R) 41A*477 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-7803

Fax: 296-4121E-mail: [email protected]: Bloomington9730 Palmer Circle 55437 ............ (952) 835-6721Business: St. Paul477 State Office Building 55155 . (651) 296-7803Married: spouse Fred, 2 children. Occupation:Homemaker/Community Volunteer. Education:BS, business, Southeast Missouri State Univer-sity. Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Seifert, Marty (R) 21AMajority Whip593 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5374E-mail: [email protected]: Marshall*401 Mason St. 56258 ................... (507) 537-9794Business: Marshall1501 State St. 56258Born: 4/23/72. Married: spouse Traci. Occupa-tion: University Admissions Counselor. Educa-tion: BA, political science, Southwest StateUniversity-Marshall. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Sertich, Anthony “Tony” (DFL) 5B*233 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-0172E-mail:[email protected]: ChisholmP.O. Box 3 55719 ........................... (218) 254-1936Born: 1/2/76. Single. Occupation: Legislator.Education: BA, theatre arts/political science,Hamline University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Skoe, Rod (DFL) 2B321 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4265E-mail: [email protected]: Clearbrook*Route 2, Box 80 56634 ................ (218) 776-3420Born: 8/9/54. Married: spouse Sarah Hoagberg,2 children. Occupation: Farmer. Education: BA,psychology, BA, sociology, Augsburg College.Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Skoglund, Wes (DFL) 62B*251 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4330E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis4838-30th Ave. S. 55417 ............... (612) 721-1515Born: 6/45. Married: spouse Linda, 2 children.Occupation: Business/Substitute Teacher. Edu-cation: BA, psychology, University of Minne-sota. Elected: 1974. Term: 13th (non-consecutive).



Slawik, Nora (DFL) 57A359 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7807E-mail: [email protected]: Maplewood*1142 Marnie Court 55119 .......... (651) 738-7099Business: sameBorn: 11/23/62. Married: spouse Brien, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: BS,recreation administration, Arizona State Uni-versity. Elected: 1996. Term: 2nd (non-consecu-tive).

Smith, Steve (R) 34A*503 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-9188E-mail: [email protected]: Mound2710 Clare Lane 55364-1812 ....... (952) 472-7664Business: RichfieldSmith•Fisher Attorneys1401 W. 76th St., Suite 400 55423 (612) 861-4556Born: 11/29/49. Married: spouse Cindi, 1 child.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, politicalscience, University of Minnesota; JD, OklahomaCity University School of Law. Elected: 1990.Term: 6th.

Solberg, Loren A. (DFL) 3B309 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-2365E-mail: [email protected]: Bovey*115 Fifth Ave., Box 61 55709 ..... (218) 245-1602Business: same ............................. (218) 245-2661Born: 11/3/41. Married: spouse Joan, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Teacher. Education: BS, MS,math education, Bemidji State University; MPA,Harvard University. Elected: 1982.Term: 10th.

Stanek, Rich (R) 33B543 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5502E-mail: [email protected]: Maple Grove*14890-91st Ave. N. 55369 .......... (763) 420-4497Business: MinneapolisMinneapolis Police Department 350 S. Fifth St.,Room 130 City Hall 55415 .......... (612) 673-2218Married: spouse Sally, 2 children. Occupation:Police Officer. Education: BA, criminal justice,University of Minnesota; MA, public adminis-tration, Hamline University. Elected: 1995.Term: 4th.

Stang, Doug (R) 14B597 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4373E-mail: [email protected]: Cold Spring*1302-2nd St. S. 56320 .................. (320) 685-5969Born: 5/4/74. Married: spouse Susan. Occupa-tion: Real Estate. Education: BA, government,St. John’s University. Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.

Sviggum, Steve (R) 28BSpeaker of the House*463 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-2273E-mail: [email protected]: Kenyon42490-60th Ave. 55946 ................. (507) 789-4673Born: 9/51. Married: spouse Debra, 3 children.Occupation: Farmer/Educator. Education: BA,mathematics, St. Olaf College. Elected: 1978.Term: 12th.

Swapinski, Dale (DFL) 7A331 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4282E-mail: [email protected]: Duluth*721 Lincoln Parkway 55806 ...... (218) 722-4149Born: 10/3/53. Single, 2 children. Occupation:Educator/Teacher. Education: BA, english/his-tory, College of St. Scholastica. Elected: 1999.Term: 2nd.

Swenson, Howard (R) 23B539 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-8634E-mail: [email protected]: Nicollet*Rural Route 2, Box 140 56074 ... (507) 246-5125Married: spouse Jane, 5 children. Occupation:Farmer. Education: Secondary. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Sykora, Barb (R) 43B403 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4315E-mail: [email protected]: Excelsior*4835 Highcrest Drive 55331 .............. (952) 474-3634 Home Fax: (952) 474-2004Married: spouse Bob, 4 children. Occupation:Legislator/Homemaker. Education: BA, educa-tion, College of St. Catherine. Elected: 1994.Term: 4th.

Thompson, Mark (DFL) 46A223 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4176E-mail: [email protected]: New Hope*3749 Hillsboro Ave. N. 55427 ... (763) 593-0871Business: ExcelsiorMinnetonka Middle School-West 6421Hazeltine Boulevard 55331 ........ (952) 401-5300Born: 2/4/60. Married: spouse Patricia. Occu-pation: Educator. Education: BA, political sci-ence, University of Minnesota. Elected: 2000.Term: 1st.



Tingelstad, Kathy (R) 50B507 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5369E-mail: [email protected]: Andover*13636 Marigold St. N.W. 55304 (763) 421-2000Business: sameMarried: spouse Merle, 2 children. Occupation:Business. Education: BA, communications, Uni-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*533 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4229E-mail: [email protected]: Northfield4597 Delancey Court 55057 ........ (507) 663-0013Business: NorthfieldP.O. Box 168 55057 ....................... (507) 663-0013Born: 9/25/62. Married: spouse Wendy, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA,political science, Mankato State University; JD,University of Minnesota Law School.Elected: 1994. Term: 4th.

Vandeveer, Ray (R) 51B*529 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4124E-mail: [email protected]: Forest Lake1344 Baypoint Drive 55025 ......... (651) 464-7904Business: New Brighton321 Old Highway 8 55112 ........... (651) 631-8442Born: 7/8/53. Married: spouse Camille, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Real Estate. Education: BS,marketing, St. Cloud State University.Elected: 1998. Term: 3rd.

Wagenius, Jean (DFL) 63A*239 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4200E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis4804-11th Ave. S. 55417 ............... (612) 822-3347Born: 10/41. Married: spouse Dwight, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BA,George Washington University; JD, WilliamMitchell College of Law. Elected: 1986.Term: 8th.

Walker, Neva (DFL) 61B213 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-7152E-mail: [email protected]: Minneapolis*P.O. Box 80224 55408 ................. (612) 824-4262Born: 12/71. Single, 1 child. Occupation: Com-munity Organizer. Education: sociology, Uni-versity of Minnesota. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Walz, Dale (R) 12A527 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4333E-mail: [email protected]: Brainerd*1901 Oakridge Road S.E. 56401 (218) 828-4187Born: 9/16/64. Single, 3 children. Occupation:Police Officer. Education: AAS, criminal justice,Central Lakes College. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st

Wasiluk, Scott (DFL) 55B225 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-1188E-mail: [email protected]: Maplewood*1747 Frank St. 55109 ................... (651) 776-2633Business: Maple Grove2 Scimed Place 55311Born: 5/1/58. Married: spouse Julie, 2 children.Occupation: Microbiologist. Education: BA,chemistry, University of St. Thomas.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Wenzel, Stephen G. (DFL) 12B*389 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4247E-mail: [email protected]: Little Falls415 N.E. Third St., P.O. Box 285 56345

(320) 632-6485Born: 12/46. Single. Occupation: Legislator/Educator. Education: BS, St. Cloud State Univer-sity. Elected: 1972. Term: 15th.

Westerberg, Andrew (R) 51A523 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-4226E-mail:[email protected]: Blaine*13070 Goodhue St. N.E. 55449 .. (763) 757-5097Business: Coon Rapids10600 University Ave. N.W. 55448

(763) 754-1600Married: spouse Catherine, 4 children. Occupation:Insurance. Education: AA, Anoka-Ramsey Com-munity College; CLU designation, The AmericanCollege. Elected: 1998. Term: 2nd.

Westrom, Torrey (R) 13A*557 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-4929E-mail: [email protected]: Elbow Lake118 First Ave. 56531 ..................... (218) 685-6266Business: sameSingle. Occupation: Business. Education: BA,political science, Bemidji State University.Elected: 1996. Term: 3rd.



Wilkin, Tim (R) 38A413 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-3533E-mail: [email protected]: Eagan*1415 Kingswood Pond Rd 55122(651) 994-8293Business: Mendota Heights1295 Northland Drive 55120 ...... (651) 688-4679Born: 11/5/65. Married: spouse Eileen, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Business. Education: BBA,finance, University of Iowa. Elected: 1998.Term: 2nd.

Winter, Ted (DFL) 22A247 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5505E-mail: [email protected]: Fulda*27750-110th St. 56131 ................. (507) 425-2664Born: 11/26/49. Married: spouse Marge, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: AA,Worthington Community College. Elected: 1986.Term: 8th.

Wolf, Ken (R) 41B571 State Office Building ............ (651) 296-5185E-mail: [email protected]: Burnsville*13319 Morgan Ave. S. 55337 ..... (952) 894-3027Born: 12/30/37. Married: spouse Mary, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Consultant. Education: BA,mathematics, University of St. Thomas.Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Workman, Tom (R) 43A*537 State Office Building ........... (651) 296-5066E-mail: [email protected]: Chanhassen181 South Shore Court 55317 ..... (952) 934-0343Born: 9/59. Married: spouse Carolyn, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Businessperson. Education:BA, political science, St. Cloud State University.Elected: 1992. Term: 5th.

Name Pronunciation Guide2001 Minnesota House of Representatives

Abeler, Jim ABE-lerAbrams, RonAnderson, BruceAnderson, IrvBakk, Thomas (Tom) BOCKBernardy, ConnieBiernat, Len BE-AIR-natBishop, DaveBoudreau, Lynda boo-DROHBradley, FranBuesgens, Mark BISK-ensCarlson, Lyndon R.Cassell, George CASTLEClark, James T.Clark, KarenDaggett, Roxann DAG-etDavids, Gregory M.Davnie, Jim DAV-neeDawkins, AndyDehler, Steve DAY-lerDempsey, JerryDibble, ScottDorman, DanDorn, JohnEastlund, RobEntenza, MattErhardt, Ron AIR-hartErickson, SondraEvans, GeriFinseth, TimFolliard, Betty FOLLY-ardFuller, DougGerlach, Chris GER-lockGleason, Mark S.Goodno, KevinGoodwin, BarbaraGray, GregoryGreiling, Mindy GRY-lingGunther, BobHaas, Bill HAHZHackbarth, TomHarder, ElaineHausman, AliceHilstrom, Debra HILL-strumHilty, Bill

Holberg, Mary LizHolsten, Mark WilliamHowes, LarryHuntley, ThomasJacobson, CarlJaros, Mike YAHR-ohsJennings, Loren GeoJohnson, JeffJohnson, RuthJohnson, SheldonJuhnke, Al JUNK-eeKahn, PhyllisKalis, Henry J. KAH-lissKelliher, Margaret Anderson KELL-a-herKielkucki, Tony keel-COO-skiKnoblach, Jim NOB-lockKoskinen, LuanneKrinkie, PhilipKubly, Gary W. KOO-bleeKuisle, William KWEEZ-leeLarson, DanLeighton, Rob LAY-tonLenczewski, Ann len-CHESS-keyLeppik, PeggyLieder, Bernie L. LEED-erLindner, ArlonLipman, EricLuther, DarleneMahoney, TimMares, Harry MAIRSMariani, Carlos ma-ree-AH-nee

Marko, SharonMarquart, Paul MAR-qwortMcElroy, Dan MACK-el-royMcGuire, Mary JoMilbert, BobMolnau, Carol L. MOLE-nowMulder, RichardMullery, JoeMurphy, MaryNess, Robert “Bob”Nornes, Bud NOR-nessOlson, MarkOpatz, Joe OH-patzOsskopp, Mike AHZ-cop

Osthoff, Tom AHST-hoffOtremba, Mary Ellen oh-TREM-baOzment, Dennis AHZ-mentPaulsen, ErikPawlenty, Tim paw-LENTYPaymar, MichaelPelowski Jr., GenePenas, Maxine PEN-nasPeterson, DougPugh, Thomas W. PEWRhodes, JimRifenberg, Michelle RIFF-en-bergRukavina, Tom roo-ka-VEEN-aRuth, ConnieSchumacher, Leslie J. SHOE-mockerSeagren, AliceSeifert, Marty SY-fertSertich, Anthony “Tony” SIR-tichSkoe, Rod SKOYSkoglund, Wes SKOHG-lundSlawik, Nora SLAH-wickSmith, SteveSolberg, Loren A.Stanek, RichStang, DougSviggum, Steve SWIG-umSwapinski, DaleSwenson, HowardSykora, Barb sick-OR-ahThompson, MarkTingelstad, KathyTuma, John TOO-maVandeveer, RayWagenius, Jean wa-GHEEN-yusWalker, NevaWalz, Dale WALLZWasiluk, Scott WAH-zlickWenzel, Stephen G. WEN-zelWesterberg, AndrewWestrom, TorreyWilkin, TimWinter, TedWolf, KenWorkman, Tom

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2001Minnesota Senate Leadership

As of November 16, 2000

Assistant MajorityLeader

John C. Hottinger

Majority LeaderRoger D. Moe

Minority LeaderDick Day

Senate DemographicsUnofficial

39 DFL members

27 R members

1 IND member

Number of Freshmen Senators: 106 DFL; 2 women and 4 men

4 R; 4 women

Number of Women Senators: 2312 DFL women

11 R women

District/Member/Party Office Phone(651) 29

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* denotes freshman senator.

Capitol or State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155Senate Information (651) 296-0504 or toll free 1-888-234-1112TTY (651) 296-0250 or toll free 1-888-234-1216

1 Stumpf, LeRoy A. (DFL) ..........G-24 Cap. ..... 6-8660

2 Moe, Roger D. (DFL) ...............208 Cap. ....... 6-2577

3 Lessard, Bob (IND) .................G-51SOB. ..... 6-4136

4 Kinkel, Anthony G. “Tony” (DFL) G- 9 Cap. ........ 6-4913

5 Tomassoni, David J. (DFL) * ...111 Cap. ....... 6-8017

6 Johnson, Douglas J. (DFL) .......205 Cap. ....... 6-8881

7 Solon, Sam G. (DFL) ...............303 Cap. ....... 6-4188

8 Lourey, Becky (DFL) ..............G-9 Cap. ....... 6-0293

9 Langseth, Keith (DFL) ............122 Cap. ....... 6-3205

10 Larson, Cal (R) .......................153 SOB ....... 6-5655

11 Sams, Dallas C. (DFL) .............328 Cap. ....... 7-8063

12 Samuelson, Don (DFL) ...........120 Cap. ....... 6-4875

13 Berg, Charles A. (R) .................G-25 SOB ..... 6-5094

14 Fischbach, Michelle L. (R) .......G-15 SOB ..... 6-2084

15 Johnson, Dean E. (DFL) ..........124B Cap. ..... 6-3826

16 Kleis, Dave (R) ........................107 SOB ....... 6-6455

17 Stevens, Dan (R) ......................105 SOB ....... 6-8075

18 Ring, Twyla L. (DFL) ...............306 Cap. ....... 6-5419

19 Ourada, Mark N. (R) ...............145 SOB ....... 6-5981

20 Dille, Steve (R) ........................103 SOB ....... 6-4131

21 Lesewski, Arlene J. (R) .............131 SOB ....... 6-4125

22 Vickerman, Jim (DFL) ............226 Cap. ....... 6-5650

23 Frederickson, Dennis R. (R).....139 SOB ....... 6-8138

24 Hottinger, John C. (DFL) .........205 Cap. ....... 6-6153

25 Neuville, Thomas M. (R) .........123 SOB ....... 6-1279

26 Fowler, Chuck (DFL) * ..........G-9 Cap. ....... 6-5713

27 Schwab, Grace S. (R) * ............151 SOB ....... 6-9248

28 Day, Dick (R) .........................147 SOB ....... 6-9457

29 Murphy, Steve (DFL) ..............306 Cap. ....... 6-4264

30 Kiscaden, Sheila M. (R) ............135 SOB ....... 6-4848

31 Scheevel, Kenric J. (R) .............129 SOB ....... 6-3903

32 Kierlin, Bob (R) ......................127 SOB ....... 6-5649

33 Limmer, Warren (R) ...............121 SOB ....... 6-2159

34 Olson, Gen (R) .......................119 SOB ....... 6-1282

35 Robling, Claire A. (R) ..............143 SOB ....... 6-4123

36 Knutson, David L. (R) .............133 SOB ....... 6-4120

37 Pariseau, Pat (R) .....................109 SOB ....... 6-5252

38 Wiener, Deanna L. (DFL) ........303 Cap. ....... 7-8073

39 Metzen, James P. (DFL) ...........322 Cap. ....... 6-4370

40 Johnson, David H. (DFL) .........124 Cap. ....... 6-9261

41 Belanger, Jr., William V. (R) .....113 SOB ....... 6-5975

42 Terwilliger, Roy (R) ................115 SOB ....... 6-6238

43 Oliver, Edward C. (R) ..............117 SOB ....... 6-4837

44 Kelley, Steve (DFL) .................321 Cap. ....... 7-8065

45 Robertson, Martha R. (R) .........141 SOB ....... 6-4314

46 Rest, Ann H. (DFL) * ...............G-24 Cap. ..... 6-2889

47 Scheid, Linda (DFL) ...............303 Cap. ....... 6-8869

48 Betzold, Don (DFL) ................G-9 Cap. ....... 6-2556

49 Foley, Leo T. (DFL) .................G-24 Cap. ..... 6-4154

50 Johnson, Debbie J. (R) * ..........149 SOB ....... 6-3219

51 Krentz, Jane (DFL) .................111 Cap. ....... 6-7061

52 Chaudhary, Satveer (DFL) * ...325 Cap. ....... 6-4334

53 Reiter, Mady (R) * ..................132D SOB .... 6-1253

54 Marty, John (DFL) ..................325 Cap. ....... 6-5645

55 Wiger, Charles W. (DFL) .........301 Cap. ....... 6-6820

56 Bachmann, Michele M. (R) * ...125 SOB ....... 6-4351

57 Price, Leonard R. (DFL) ...........235 Cap. ....... 7-8060

58 Higgins, Linda (DFL) ...............328 Cap. ....... 6-9246

59 Pogemiller, Lawrence J. (DFL) .235 Cap. ....... 6-7809

60 Orfield, Myron (DFL) * ..........227 Cap ........ 6-4191

61 Berglin, Linda (DFL) ...............309 Cap. ....... 6-4261

62 Sabo, Julie A. (DFL) * ..............317 Cap ........ 6-4274

63 Ranum, Jane B. (DFL)..............120 Cap. ....... 7-8061

64 Cohen, Richard J. (DFL) ..........317 Cap. ....... 6-5931

65 Pappas, Sandra L. (DFL) ..........120 Cap. ....... 6-1802

66 Anderson, Ellen R. (DFL) ........120 Cap. ....... 6-5537

67 Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) .............323 Cap. ....... 6-5285

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Anderson, Ellen R. (DFL) 66*120 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: St. Paul905 Lakeview Ave 55117 ........... (651) 488-7403Business: Same.Born: 11/25/59. Married: Spouse Andy Dawkins, 2children. Occupation: Attorney/college instructor.Education: BA, Carleton College; JD, University ofMinnesota. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000.Term: 3rd.

Bachmann, Michele M. (R) 56*125 State Office Building ......... (651) 296-4351

Home: Stillwater1801 Johnson Dr 55082 ............. (651) 430-3377Married: Spouse Marcus, 5 children. Occupation:Tax litigation attorney. Education: JD, CoburnLaw; LLM, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Collegeof William and Mary Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Belanger Jr., William V. (R) 41113 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Bloomington10716 Beard Ave S 55431 .......... (952) 881-4119Born: 10/18/28. Married: Spouse Lois, 7 children.Education: St. Thomas College. Elected: 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term:7th.

Berg, Charles A. (R) 13G-25 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]*Home: ChokioRR 1, Box 29 56221 .................... (320) 324-2506Born: 10/15/27. Married: Spouse Carol, 7 children.Occupation: Farm owner. Education: Graduate,West Central School of Agriculture. Elected: 1972,re-elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996,2000. Term: 8th.

Berglin, Linda (DFL) 61*309 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Minneapolis4801 5th Ave S 55409-2642 ....... (612) 822-0694Born: 10/19/44. Married: Spouse Glenn Sampson,1 child. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BFA,Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Elected: tothe House 1972, re-elected 1974, 1976, 1978; to theSenate 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 7th.

Betzold, Don (DFL) 48G-9 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]: Fridley6150 Briardale Ct 55432-5210 .. (763) 571-0098*Business: Brooklyn Center6160 Summit Dr N #425 55430-2197(763) 566-8800Born: 8/27/50. Married: Spouse Leesa, 1 child.Occupation: Attorney/Colonel, Judge AdvocateGeneral’s Corps, Army Reserves. Education: BA,University of Minnesota; JD, Hamline UniversitySchool of Law. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996,2000. Term: 3rd.

Chaudhary, Satveer (DFL) 52*325 Capitol ............................... (651) 296-4334

Home: Fridley1601 N Innsbruck Dr 55432 ...... (763) 571-0897Born: 6/12/69. Single. Occupation: Business con-sultant. Education: BA, St. Olaf College; JD, Uni-versity of Minnesota Law School. Elected: to theHouse 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term: 1st.

Cohen, Richard J. (DFL) 64*317 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: St. Paul591 Cretin Ave S 55116 ............. (651) 699-4476Business: St. Paul190 Midtown Commons, 2334 University Ave55114-1897 ................................ (651) 645-0511Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Northwest-ern University; JD, William Mitchell College ofLaw. Elected: to the House 1976, re-elected 1982,1984; to the Senate 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 5th.

Day, Dick (R) 28Minority Leader147 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: OwatonnaPO Box 736 55060 ..................... (507) 451-0165Born: 3/9/37. Married: Spouse Janet, 4 children.Occupation: Retired IBM salesman. Education: BA,Winona State College. Elected: 1990, re-elected1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Dille, Steve (R) 20103 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Dassel69800 305th St 55325 ................ (320) 398-6545Business: Same.Born: 3/16/45. Married: Spouse Pamela, 4 children.Occupation: Farmer. Education: BS, DVM, Collegeof Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota.Elected: to the House 1986, re-elected 1988, 1990;to the Senate 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term:3rd.


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Fischbach, Michelle L. (R) 14Assistant Minority LeaderG-15 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]*Home: Paynesville416 Burr St 56362 ...................... (320) 243-7052Business: Same.Born: 11/3/65. Married: Spouse Scott, 2 children.Occupation: Business. Education: BA, St. CloudState University; College of St. Benedict. Elected:special election 1996, re-elected 1996, 2000.Term: 3rd.

Foley, Leo T. (DFL) 49G-24 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]*Home: Coon Rapids12275 Hummingbird St NW 55448-1936 .. (763)757-8379Business: Anoka7th Floor Government Center, 2100 Third Ave55303-2265 ................................ (763) 323-5676Born: 10/25/28. Married: Spouse Kathryn, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, Met-ropolitan State University; MA, Mankato StateUniversity; JD, William Mitchell College of Law.Elected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Fowler, Chuck (DFL) 26G-9 Capitol ................................. (651) 296-5713

*Home: Fairmont269 200th Ave 56031 ................. (507) 235-3149Business: Fairmont710 N State St 56301 .................. (507) 235-2124Born: 12/21/39. Married: Spouse Deb, 2 children.Occupation: Product manager, 3M Co. Education:Truman High School; 3M engineering training.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Frederickson, Dennis R. (R) 23139 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: New Ulm4 Sunrise Drive 56073 ................ (507) 359-9482Born: 7/27/39. Married: Spouse Marjorie, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Retired farmer. Education: BS,University of Minnesota. Elected: 1980, re-elected1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 7th.

Higgins, Linda (DFL) 58Majority Whip328 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Minneapolis1715 Emerson Ave N 55411-3226 .... (612) 522-2776Born: 11/11/50. Occupation: Legislator/writer.Education: AA, Iowa Lakes Community College;BS, Mankato State College. Elected: 1996, re-elected2000. Term: 2nd.

Hottinger, John C. (DFL) 24Assistant Majority Leader205 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]: MankatoRoute 1, Box 229A 56001 .......... (507) 388-4838*Business: MankatoP O Box 3183 56002-3183 ......... (507) 386-1333Born: 9/18/45. Married: Spouse Mimi, 3 children.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, St. ThomasUniversity; JD, Georgetown University Law Cen-ter. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000.Term: 4th.

Johnson, David H. (DFL) 40Majority Whip*124 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Bloomington2400 W 112th St 55431 ............. (952) 881-7544Business: Minneapolis206 East Bridge - Riverplace 55413 ... (612) 676-2306Born: 8/21/63. Married: Spouse Tracy, 1 child.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA, AugsburgCollege; JD, University of Minnesota Law SchoolElected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Johnson, Dean E. (DFL) 15124B Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Willmar1500 Country Club Drive NE 56201 . (320) 235-6815*Business: WillmarPO Box 996 56201 ..................... (320) 235-6388Born: 6/24/47. Married: Spouse Avonelle, 1 child.Occupation: Lutheran Pastor/National Guard Chap-lain (Col.). Education: BA, Luther College; MDiv,Luther Theological Seminary. Elected: to the House1978, re-elected 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.

Johnson, Debbie J. (R) 50*149 State Office Building ......... (651) 296-3219

Home: Ham Lake3501 149th Ln NE 55304 .......... (612) 413-4900Business: Blaine13001 Central Ave N E 55449 ... (612) 532-9515Born: 10/57. Married: Spouse Wayne, 2 children.Occupation: Owner-retail hardware. Elected: 2000.Term: 1st.

Johnson, Douglas J. (DFL) 6205 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Tower1136 Lagoon Road 55790 .......... (218) 753-2321Born: 8/17/42. Married: Spouse Denesse, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Legislator. Education: BS, Uni-versity of Minnesota - Duluth; ME, University ofWisconsin - Superior. Elected: to the House 1970,re-elected 1972, 1974; to the Senate 1976, re-elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000.Term: 8th.


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Kelley, Steve (DFL) 44Majority Whip*321 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Hopkins121 Blake Rd S 55343 ................ (952) 933-4107Business: Minneapolis1400 AT&T Tower901 Marquette Ave 55402 .......... (612) 305-1442Born: 1/8/53. Married: Spouse Sophie Bell Kelley, 2children. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BA,Williams College; JD Columbia University. Elected:to the House 1992, re-elected 1994; to the Senate1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Kelly, Randy C. (DFL) 67*323 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: St. Paul1630 David St 55119 .................. (651) 772-1114Born: 8/2/50. Married: Spouse Kathy, 2 children.Occupation: Family small business. Education:BA, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Kierlin, Bob (R) 32127 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Winona1785 Ralph Scharmer Dr 55987 (507) 454-5241Business: WinonaPO Box 978 55987 ..................... (507) 453-8002Born: 6/1/39. Married: Spouse Mary Burrichter 2children. Occupation: President, Fastenal Co. Edu-cation: BSME, MBA, University of Minnesota.Elected: special election 1999, re-elected 2000.Term: 2nd.

Kinkel, Anthony G. “Tony” (DFL) 4G-9 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Park RapidsHC 6, Box 414 56470 ................. (218) 732-7481Business: Same.Born: 11/15/60. Married: Spouse Carrie Ann. Oc-cupation: Dean of general education, NorthwestTechnical College. Education: BAA, University ofMinnesota - Duluth; EdD, University of Minnesota.Elected: to the House 1986, re-elected 1988, 1990,1992, 1994, 1996; to the Senate in special election1999, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Kiscaden, Sheila M. (R) 30135 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Rochester724 11th St SW 55902 ............... (507) 287-6845Business: Same.Married: Spouse Richard, 2 children. Occupation:Organizational consultant. Education: BS, Univer-sity of Minnesota; MS, University of Southern Cali-fornia. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term:3rd.

Kleis, Dave (R) 16Assistant Minority Leader107 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: St. Cloud45 20th Ave N 56303 ................. (320) 253-9535Business: St. CloudP O Box 6201 56302 .................. (320) 255-9667Born: 1/21/64. Single. Occupation: Smallbusiness owner. Education: BA, magna cumlaude, Political Science and History, St. CloudState University. Elected: special election 1994,re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Knutson, David L. (R) 36Assistant Minority Leader133 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Burnsville1805 Keller Lake Dr 55306 ........ (952) 431-6232Business: Burnsville2500 W County Rd 42, Suite 100 55337 .... (952)707-0008Born: 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.

Krentz, Jane (DFL) 51111 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: May Township14177 Paris Ave N 55082 .......... (651) 430-2983Born: 12/24/52. Family: 3 children. Occupation:Elementary teacher (on leave of absence)/coordi-nator at U of MN Education: BA, Hamline Univer-sity; MEd, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1992,re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Langseth, Keith (DFL) 9122 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Glyndon14043 70th Ave S 56547 ............ (218) 498-2580Business: Same.Born: 1/20/38. Married: Spouse Lorraine, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Farmer. Education: High School.Elected: to the House 1974, re-elected 1976; to theSenate 1980, re-elected 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 7th.

Larson, Cal (R) 10153 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]: Fergus Falls316 E Cherry 56537 ................... (218) 736-5548*Business: Fergus Falls111 E Lincoln 56537 .................. (218) 736-7823Married: Spouse Loretta, 2 children. Occupation:Consultant. Education: BA, Concordia College -Moorhead. Elected: to the House 1966, re-elected1968, 1970, 1972; to the Senate 1986, re-elected1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 5th.


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Lesewski, Arlene J. (R) 21131 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Marshall807 Columbine Dr 56258 .......... (507) 532-3912Business: Same. .......................... (507) 532-3802Born: 4/12/36. Married: Spouse Thomas, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Marketing. Education: AttendedSouthwest State University. Elected: 1992, re-elected1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Lessard, Bob (IND) 3*G-51 State Office Building ....... (651) [email protected]: International Falls108 Riverview Blvd 56649 ......... (218) 283-8555Born: 5/18/31. Family: 4 children. Occupation:Small business, Fishing/hunting/tourist outfitter.Elected: 1976, re-elected 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990,1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 8th.

Limmer, Warren (R) 33121 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Maple Grove12888 N 73rd Ave 55369 ........... (763) 493-9646Business: Same.Married: Spouse Lori, 3 children. Occupation: Realestate broker. Education: BA, Criminal Justice Stud-ies, St. Cloud State University. Elected: to theHouse 1988, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1994; to theSenate in special election 1995, re-elected 1996,2000. Term: 3rd.

Lourey, Becky (DFL) 8*G-9 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: KerrickBox 100, Star Route 55756 ........ (218) 496-5528Born: 9/24/43. Married: Spouse Gene, 11 children.Occupation: Legislator/homemaker/activist. Edu-cation: Asbury College, Kentucky; University ofMinnesota. Elected: to the House 1990, re-elected1992, 1994; to the Senate 1996, re-elected 2000.Term: 2nd.

Marty, John (DFL) 54*325 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Roseville2478 Lydia Ave W 55113 ........... (651) 633-8934Born: 11/1/56. Married: Spouse Connie, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Writer. Education: St. Olaf Col-lege. Elected: 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996,2000. Term: 5th.

Metzen, James P. (DFL) 39*322 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: South St. Paul312 Deerwood Ct 55075 ............ (651) 451-0174Born: 10/26/43. Married: Spouse Sandie, 2 chil-dren. Occupation: Banker. Education: Universityof Minnesota. Elected: to the House 1974, re-elected 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984; to the Senate1986, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term:5th.

Moe, Roger D. (DFL) 2Majority Leader*208 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: ErskineRR 3, Box 86A 56535 ................. (218) 574-2216Born: 6/2/44. Married: Spouse Paulette, 4 children.Occupation: Consultant. Education: BS, MayvilleState. Elected: 1970, re-elected 1972, 1976, 1980,1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 10th.

Murphy, Steve (DFL) 29Majority Whip*306 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Red WingPO Box 40 55066 ....................... (651) 385-7649Born: 9/9/57. Family: 2 children. Occupation: Fueltechnician, Northern States Power. Education: East-ern Illinois University; Red Wing Technical Col-lege. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term:3rd.

Neuville, Thomas M. (R) 25*123 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]: Northfield5119 Ebel Way 55057 ................ (507) 645-9058Business: NorthfieldPO Box 7, 515 S Water St 55057 (507) 645-4451Born: 1/31/50. Married: Spouse Marilynn, 5 chil-dren. Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, Chemi-cal Engineering, Michigan Tech University; JD,William Mitchell College of Law. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Oliver, Edward C. (R) 43Assistant Minority Leader117 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Deephaven20230 Cottagewood Rd 55331 .. (952) 474-1399Business: Minneapolis100 Washington SquareSuite 1600 55401 ....................... (612) 372-5292Born: 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.


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Olson, Gen (R) 34Assistant Minority Leader*119 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]: Minnetrista6750 County Rd 110 West 55364(763) 472-3306Born: 5/20/38. Single. Occupation: Legislator. Edu-cation: BS Ed with Dist., University of Minnesota;Ed D, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.

Orfield, Myron (DFL) 60227 Capitol ................................. (651) 296-4191

*Home: Minneapolis4019 Sheridan Ave S 55410 ....... (612) 926-9205Business: Minneapolis1313 5th St SE 55414 ................. (612) 379-3926Born: 7/27/61. Married: Spouse Jeanne Farrar, 2children. Occupation: Attorney/law professor. Edu-cation: BA, University of Minnesota; JD, Universityof Chicago. Elected: to the House 1990, re-elected1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000. Term:1st.

Ourada, Mark (R) 19*145 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]: BuffaloPO Box 235 55313Born: 4/28/56. Family: 2 children. Occupation:Lab technician. Elected: 1994, re-elected 1996,2000. Term: 3rd.

Pappas, Sandra L. (DFL) 65*120 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: St. Paul182 Prospect Blvd 55107 ........... (651) 227-6032Born: 6/15/49. Married: Spouse Neal Gosman, 3children. Occupation: College instructor. Educa-tion: BA, Metropolitan State University; MPA, JohnF. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Uni-versity. Elected: to the House 1984, re-elected1986, 1988; to the Senate 1990, re-elected 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Pariseau, Pat (R) 37*109 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]: Farmington25660 Biscayne Ave W 55024 ... (651) 463-8496Business: Same.Married: Spouse Kenneth, 6 children. Occupation:Business owner/farm wife. Education: RN,Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago,IL. Elected: 1988, re-elected 1990, 1992, 1996,2000. Term: 5th.

Pogemiller, Lawrence J. (DFL) 59*235 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Minneapolis201 University Ave NE 55413 ... (612) 378-1006Born: 9/18/51. Single. Occupation: System projectanalyst. Education: BS, University of Minnesota;MPA, Harvard University. Elected: to the House1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected 1986, 1990,1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.

Price, Leonard R. (DFL) 57*235 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Woodbury6264 Applewood Rd 55125 ....... (651) 735-0397Born: 9/21/42. Married: Spouse Stephanie, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Retired teacher. Education: BS,MS, University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Elected:to the House 1982, re-elected 1984, 1986, 1988; tothe Senate 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term:4th.

Ranum, Jane B. (DFL) 63*120 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Minneapolis5045 Aldrich Ave S 55419 ......... (612) 822-5081Business: MinneapolisC-200 Government Ctr 55415 ... (612) 348-0042Born: 8/21/47. Married: Spouse James, 1 child.Occupation: Attorney. Education: BS, East Caro-lina University; JD, Hamline University School ofLaw. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000.Term: 4th.

Reiter, Mady (R) 53*132D State Office Building ....... (651) 296-1253

Home: Shoreview4279 Highland Dr 55126 ........... (651) 484-3009Business: Columbia HeightsMaple Leaf Insurance Agency, LLP4220 Central Ave NE 55421Born: 10/24/42. Married: Spouse Roger, 2 children.Occupation: Independent insurance agent/partner.Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Rest, Ann H. (DFL) 46*G-24 Capitol ............................. (651) 296-2889

Home: New Hope3515 Hillsboro Ave N 55427 ..... (763) 545-8057Born: 4/24/42. Family: 1 child. Occupation: Cer-tified public accountant. Education: BA, North-western University, Evanston, IL; MA, Universityof Chicago; MAT, Harvard University; MBT, Uni-versity of Minnesota; MPA, Harvard University.Elected: to the House 1984, re-elected 1986, 1988,1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000.Term: 1st.


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Ring, Twyla L. (DFL) 18306 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: North Branch8500 285th Ave NE 55056 ......... (651) 674-7817Born: 9/15/37. Married: Spouse Ardell, 4 children.Occupation: Retired newspaper editor. Education:Minneapolis North High School; attended Cam-bridge Community College. Elected: special elec-tion 1999, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Robertson, Martha R. (R) 45*141 State Office Building ......... (651) [email protected]: Minnetonka2000 Indian Rd W 55305 ........... (952) 545-3715Born: 9/14/52. Family: 1 child. Education: BA,Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA; MBA,Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Robling, Claire A. (R) 35143 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Prior Lake2626 213th St E 55372 ............... (952) 492-2241Born: 10/22/56. Married: Spouse Tony, 2 children.Occupation: Freelance writer. Education: Attendedthe College of St. Catherine. Elected: 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Sabo, Julie A. (DFL) 62*317 Capitol ............................... (651) 296-4274

Home: Minneapolis3319 E 26th St 55406 ................. (612) 721-2180Born: 3/18/66. Married: Spouse Peter Baatrup.Occupation: Public school teacher. Education: BA,Augsburg College. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Sams, Dallas C. (DFL) 11*328 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: StaplesRt 1, Box 284 56479 ................... (218) 894-3029Born: 8/30/52. Married: Spouse Mary Beth, 4 chil-dren. Occupation: Farmer/legislator. Education:BS, University of Minnesota. Elected: 1990, re-elected 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Samuelson, Don (DFL) 12President of the Senate*120 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Brainerd1018 Portland Ave 56401 .......... (218) 829-4898Business: Brainerd111 NE Washington 56401 ....... (218) 829-1970Born: 8/23/32. Married: Spouse Nancy, 4 children.Occupation: Bricklayer/union representative.Elected: to the House 1968, re-elected 1970, 1972,1974, 1976, 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.

Scheevel, Kenric J. (R) 31Assistant Minority Leader129 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: PrestonRoute 2, Box 227 55965 ............. (507) 937-3433Business: Same.Born: 7/7/56. Married: Spouse Karen, 2 children.Occupation: Farmer. Education: BA, Northwest-ern College, Orange City, Iowa; BSME, South Da-kota State University. Elected: 1994, re-elected1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Scheid, Linda (DFL) 47303 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Brooklyn Park6625 81st Ave N 55445 .............. (763) 561-5872Business: Brooklyn Park7964 Brooklyn Blvd #107 55445(763) 561-5872Born: 6/16/42. Family: 2 children. Occupation:Attorney. Education: BA, Coe College; JD, WilliamMitchell College of Law. Elected: to the House1976, re-elected 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990; tothe Senate 1996, re-elected 2000. Term: 2nd.

Schwab, Grace S. (R) 27*151 State Office Building ......... (651) 296-9248

Home: Albert Lea1858 Greenwood Dr 56007 ....... (507) 377-8601Married: Spouse Steven, 3 children. Education:Mankato State University; graduate work, MankatoState University. Elected: 2000. Term: 1st.

Solon, Sam G. (DFL) 7303 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Duluth2820 W 15th St 55806 ............... (218) 727-3997Born: 6/25/31. Married: Spouse Yvonne, 5 chil-dren. Occupation: Retired educator. Education:BS, University of Minnesota - Duluth. Elected: tothe House 1970; to the Senate 1972, re-elected1976, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000.Term: 9th.


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Stevens, Dan (R) 17105 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]*Home: Mora1949 Collin Street 55051 ........... (320) 679-4085Born: 2/23/50. Married: Spouse Barb, 4 children.Occupation: Farmer/ Business manager. Educa-tion: Attended University of Minnesota. Elected:1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term: 3rd.

Stumpf, LeRoy A. (DFL) 1*G-24 Capitol ............................. (651) [email protected]: Thief River Falls428 Riverside Ave S 56701 ........ (218) 681-3731Born: 5/29/44. Married: Spouse Carol, 3 children.Occupation: Farmer/legislator. Education: BA, St.Paul Seminary; MA Syracuse University. Elected: tothe House 1980; to the Senate 1982, re-elected1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000. Term: 6th.

Terwilliger, Roy (R) 42115 State Office Building ........... (651) [email protected]: Edina6512 Navaho Tr 55439 .............. (952) 941-8258*Business: Eden PrairiePO Box 44520 55344 ................. (952) 941-8804Born: 6/20/37. Married: Spouse Mary Lou, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Banking. Education: BS, Uni-versity of South Dakota; MA, University of Iowa.Elected: special election 1992, re-elected 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 4th.

Tomassoni, David J. (DFL) 5Majority Whip*111Capitol ................................ (651) 296-8017

Home: Chisholm412 NW 2nd St 55719-1504 ...... (218) 254-3430Business: ChisholmPO Box 29 55719-0029 .............. (218) 254-3998Born: 12/5/52. Married: Spouse Charlotte, 3 chil-dren. Occupation: Legislator/insurance agent. Edu-cation: BSBA, University of Denver. Elected: to theHouse 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998; to the Senate 2000.Term: 1st.

Vickerman, Jim (DFL) 22226 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: Tracy2252 221st St 56175 .................. (507) 629-4878Born: 5/1/31. Married: Spouse Wava, 6 children.Occupation: Farmer, former Murray County com-missioner. Elected: 1986, re-elected 1990, 1992,1996, 2000. Term: 5th.

Wiener, Deanna L. (DFL) 38Majority Whip*303 Capitol ............................... (651) [email protected]: Eagan1235 E Balsam Tr 55123 ............ (651) 452-4980Married: Spouse Jim Tilsen, 3 children. Occupa-tion: Realtor. Education: RN, St. Mary’s JuniorCollege. Elected: 1992, re-elected 1996, 2000. Term:3rd.

Wiger, Charles W. (DFL) 55301 Capitol ................................. (651) [email protected]*Home: North St. Paul2200 E Buhl Ave 55109 ............. (651) 770-0283Business: St. Paul400 Robert St N 55101-2098 ..... (651) 665-4851Born: 9/14/51. Married: Spouse Christine, 5 chil-dren. Occupation: Writer/attorney. Education: BA,Hamline University; JD, Hamline University; Gradu-ate, Institute of Organization Management, Univer-sity of Colorado - Boulder. Elected: 1996, re-elected2000. Term: 2nd.

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2001 Minnesota House and Senate MembershipA • Rep. Maxine Penas-(R)B • Rep. Tim Finseth-(R)Sen. LeRoy A. Stumpf-DFL

A • Rep. Bernie L. Lieder-(DFL)B • Rep. Rod Skoe-(DFL)Sen. Roger D. Moe-DFL

A • Rep. Irv Anderson-(DFL)B • Rep. Loren A. Solberg-(DFL)Sen. Bob Lessard-IND

A • Rep. Doug Fuller-(R)B • Rep. Larry Howes-(R)Sen. Anthony G. “Tony” Kinkel-DFL

A • Rep. Tom Rukavina-(DFL)B • Rep. Anthony “Tony” Sertich-(DFL)Sen. David J. Tomassoni-DFL

A • Rep. Thomas (Tom) Bakk-(DFL)B • Rep. Thomas Huntley-(DFL)Sen. Douglas J. Johnson-DFL

A • Rep. Dale Swapinski-(DFL)B • Rep. Mike Jaros-(DFL)Sen. Sam G. Solon-DFL

A • Rep. Mary Murphy-(DFL)B • Rep. Bill Hilty-(DFL)Sen. Becky Lourey-DFL

A • Rep. Kevin Goodno-(R)B • Rep. Paul Marquart-(DFL)Sen. Keith Langseth-DFL

A • Rep. Bud Nornes-(R)B • Rep. George Cassell-(R)Sen. Cal Larson-R

A • Rep. Roxann Daggett-(R)B • Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba-(DFL)Sen. Dallas C. Sams-DFL

A • Rep. Dale Walz-(R)B • Rep. Stephen G. Wenzel-(DFL)Sen. Don Samuelson-DFL

A • Rep. Torrey Westrom-(R)B • Rep. Doug Peterson-(DFL)Sen. Charles A. Berg-R

A • Rep. Steve Dehler-(R)B • Rep. Doug Stang-(R)Sen. Michelle L. Fischbach-R

A • Rep. Al Juhnke-(DFL)B • Rep. Gary W. Kubly-(DFL)Sen. Dean E. Johnson-DFL

A • Rep. Joe Opatz-(DFL)B • Rep. Jim Knoblach-(R)Sen. Dave Kleis-R

A • Rep. Sondra Erickson-(R)B • Rep. Leslie J. Schumacher-(DFL)Sen. Dan Stevens-R

A • Rep. Rob Eastlund-(R)B • Rep. Loren Geo Jennings-(DFL)Sen. Twyla Ring-DFL

A • Rep. Mark Olson-(R)B • Rep. Bruce Anderson-(R)Sen. Mark Ourada-R

A • Rep. Robert “Bob” Ness-(R)B • Rep. Tony Kielkucki-(R)Sen. Steve Dille-R

A • Rep. Marty Seifert-(R)B • Rep. Richard Mulder-(R)Sen. Arlene J. Lesewski-R

A • Rep. Ted Winter-(DFL)B • Rep. Elaine Harder-(R)Sen. Jim Vickerman-DFL

A • Rep. James T. Clark-(R)B • Rep. Howard Swenson-(R)Sen. Dennis R. Frederickson-R

A • Rep. John Dorn-(DFL)B • Rep. Ruth Johnson-(DFL)Sen. John C. Hottinger-DFL

A • Rep. John Tuma-(R)B • Rep. Lynda Boudreau-(R)Sen. Thomas M. Neuville-R

A • Rep. Bob Gunther-(R)B • Rep. Henry J. Kalis-(DFL)Sen. Chuck Fowler-DFL

A • Rep. Dan Dorman-(R)B • Rep. Rob Leighton-(DFL)Sen. Grace Schwab-R

A • Rep. Connie Ruth-(R)B • Rep. Steve Sviggum-(R)Sen. Dick Day-R

A • Rep. Jerry Dempsey-(R)B • Rep. Mike Osskopp-(R)Sen. Steve Murphy-DFL

A • Rep. Fran Bradley-(R)B • Rep. Dave Bishop-(R)Sen. Sheila M. Kiscaden-R

A • Rep. William Kuisle-(R)B • Rep. Gregory M. Davids-(R)Sen. Kenric J. Scheevel-R

A • Rep. Gene Pelowski Jr.-(DFL)B • Rep. Michelle Rifenberg-(R)Sen. Bob Kierlin-R

A • Rep. Arlon Lindner-(R)B • Rep. Rich Stanek-(R)Sen. Warren Limmer-R

A • Rep. Steve Smith-(R)B • Rep. Jeff Johnson-(R)Sen. Gen Olson-R

A • Rep. Carol L. Molnau-(R)B • Rep. Mark Buesgens-(R)Sen. Claire A. Robling-R

A • Rep. Chris Gerlach-(R)B • Rep. Dan McElroy-(R)Sen. David L. Knutson-R

A • Rep. Dennis Ozment-(R)B • Rep. Mary Liz Holberg-(R)Sen. Pat Pariseau-R

A • Rep. Tim Wilkin-(R)B • Rep. Tim Pawlenty-(R)Sen. Deanna L. Wiener-DFL

A • Rep. Thomas W. Pugh-(DFL)B • Rep. Bob Milbert-(DFL)Sen. James P. Metzen-DFL

A • Rep. Dan Larson-(DFL)B • Rep. Ann Lenczewski-(DFL)Sen. Dave Johnson-DFL

A • Rep. Alice Seagren-(R)B • Rep. Ken Wolf-(R)Sen. William V. Belanger Jr.-R

A • Rep. Ron Erhardt-(R)B • Rep. Erik Paulsen-(R)Sen. Roy Terwilliger-R

A • Rep. Tom Workman-(R)B • Rep. Barb Sykora-(R)Sen. Edward C. Oliver-R

A • Rep. Betty Folliard-(DFL)B • Rep. Jim Rhodes-(R)Sen. Steve Kelley-DFL

A • Rep. Ron Abrams-(R)B • Rep. Peggy Leppik-(R)Sen. Martha R. Robertson-R

A • Rep. Mark Thompson-(DFL)B • Rep. Lyndon R. Carlson-(DFL)Sen. Ann H. Rest-DFL

A • Rep. Darlene Luther-(DFL)B • Rep. Debra Hilstrom-(DFL)Sen. Linda Scheid-DFL

A • Rep. Bill Haas-(R)B • Rep. Connie Bernardy-(DFL)Sen. Don Betzold-DFL

A • Rep. Jim Abeler-(R)B • Rep. Luanne Koskinen-(DFL)Sen. Leo Foley-DFL

A • Rep. Tom Hackbarth-(R)B • Rep. Kathy Tingelstad-(R)Sen. Debbie J. Johnson-R

A • Rep. Andrew Westerberg-(R)B • Rep. Ray Vandeveer-(R)Sen. Jane Krentz-DFL

A • Rep. Barbara Goodwin-(DFL)B • Rep. Geri Evans-(DFL)Sen. Satveer Chaudhary-DFL

A • Rep. Philip Krinkie-(R)B • Rep. Carl Jacobson-(R)Sen. Mady (Madelyn) E. Reiter-R

A • Rep. Mary Jo McGuire-(DFL)B • Rep. Mindy Greiling-(DFL)Sen. John Marty-DFL

A • Rep. Harry Mares-(R)B • Rep. Scott Wasiluk-(DFL)Sen. Charles W. Wiger-DFL

A • Rep. Mark William Holsten-(R)B • Rep. Eric Lipman-(R)Sen. Michele M. Bachmann-R

A • Rep. Nora Slawik-(DFL)B • Rep. Sharon Marko-(DFL)Sen. Leonard R. Price-DFL

A • Rep. Joe Mullery-(DFL)B • Rep. Gregory Gray-(DFL)Sen. Linda I. Higgins-DFL

A • Rep. Len Biernat-(DFL)B • Rep. Phyllis Kahn-(DFL)Sen. Lawrence J. Pogemiller-DFL

A • Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher-(DFL)B • Rep. Scott Dibble-(DFL)Sen. Myron Orfield-DFL

A • Rep. Karen Clark-(DFL)B • Rep. Neva Walker-(DFL)Sen. Linda Berglin-DFL

A • Rep. Jim Davnie-(DFL)B • Rep. Wes Skoglund-(DFL)Sen. Julie A. Sabo-DFL

A • Rep. Jean Wagenius-(DFL)B • Rep. Mark S. Gleason-(DFL)Sen. Jane B. Ranum-DFL

A • Rep. Matt Entenza-(DFL)B • Rep. Michael Paymar-(DFL)Sen. Richard J. Cohen-DFL

A • Rep. Andy Dawkins-(DFL)B • Rep. Carlos Mariani-(DFL)Sen. Sandra L. Pappas-DFL

A • Rep. Tom Osthoff-(DFL)B • Rep. Alice Hausman-(DFL)Sen. Ellen R. Anderson-DFL

A • Rep. Tim Mahoney-(DFL)B • Rep. Sheldon Johnson-(DFL)Sen. Randy C. Kelly-DFL

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