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Colin Peterson
Collin Clark Peterson (born June 29, 1944) is an American accountant and politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 1991 to 2021. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, or the DFL. he was chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture from 2019 to 2021 and previously holding the office from 2007 to 2011; he had been ranking member from 2011 to 2019 and 2005 to 2007. Peterson was the most senior U.S. Representative from Minnesota and the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation. In 2020, Peterson was defeated by Michelle Fischbach, ending his 30-year tenure in the United States House of Representatives. Early life, education, and early political career Collin Peterson was born in Fargo, North Dakota, grew up on a farm in Baker, Minnesota, and received his B.A. at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Peterson was a member of the Minnesota Senate for the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (the Minnesota branch of the Democratic Party) fro ...
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United States House Committee On Agriculture
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, or Agriculture Committee is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. The House Committee on Agriculture has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of some federal agencies, and it can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities, as defined by House rules. History of the committee The Agriculture Committee was created on May 3, 1820, after Lewis Williams of North Carolina sponsored a resolution to create the committee and give agricultural issues equal weight with commercial and manufacturing interests. The committee originally consisted of seven members, from the states of Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia. Thomas Forrest of Pennsylvania was the first chairman. The Agriculture Committee remained a seven-member body until 1835, when two more members were added. It was not until 1871 ...
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Army National Guard
The Army National Guard (ARNG), in conjunction with the Air National Guard, is an organized Militia (United States), militia force and a Reserve components of the United States Armed Forces, federal military reserve force of the United States Army. They are simultaneously part of two different organizations: the Army National Guard of each state, most territories, and the District of Columbia (also referred to as the ''Militia of the United States''), and the Army National Guard of the United States (as part of the federalized National Guard (United States), National Guard). The Army National Guard is divided into subordinate units stationed in each U.S. state and territory, as well as the District of Columbia, operating under their respective governors and governor-equivalents. The foundation for what became the Army National Guard occurred in the city of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem, Massachusetts, in 1636, the first time that a regiment of militia drilled for the common defens ...
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United States Senate Election In Minnesota, 2000
The 2000 United States Senate election in Minnesota was held on November 7, 2000 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of Minnesota. The race pitted incumbent Republican Senator Rod Grams against former Minnesota State Auditor Mark Dayton. Dayton won with 48.83% of the vote against Grams' 43.29%. Dayton declined to run for reelection in 2006. DFL primary *Mark Dayton, former Minnesota State Auditor * Michael V. Ciresi, attorney *Jerry Janezich, state senator *Rebecca Yanisch *Richard "Dick" Franson, city councilman *Oloveuse S. "Ole" Savior, artist and perennial candidate. *Gregg A. Iverson Results Republican primary Candidate *Rod Grams, incumbent U.S. Senator *William Paul "Bill" Dahn Results General election Candidates * Mark Dayton (DFL), former State Auditor and former candidate for this seat in 1982 * Rod Grams (R), incumbent U.S. Senator Debates Dayton and Grams had three debatesOneon October 18oneon October 26, anoneon November 3. ...
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Republican Revolution
The "Republican Revolution", "Revolution of '94", or "Gingrich Revolution" are political slogans that refer to the Republican Party (GOP) success in the 1994 U.S. mid-term elections, which resulted in a net gain of 54 seats in the House of Representatives, and a pick-up of eight seats in the Senate. On November 9, 1994, the day after the election, Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, a conservative Democrat, changed parties, becoming a Republican; on March 3, 1995, Colorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell switched to the Republican side as well, increasing the GOP Senate majority. Rather than campaigning independently in each district, Republican candidates chose to rally behind a single national program and message fronted by Georgia congressman and House Republican whip Newt Gingrich. They alleged that President Bill Clinton was not the "New Democrat" he claimed to be during his 1992 campaign, but was a "tax and spend" liberal. The Republicans offered an alternative to C ...
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Bernie Omann
Bernard P. Omann, Jr. (born December 28, 1964) is an American farmer and politician. From St. Joseph, Minnesota, Omann went to the Brainerd Community College. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from St. Cloud State University. He was a farmer. In 1987, Omann was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives succeeding his father Ben Omann who died while in office. Omann was a Republican. Omann served in the Minnesota Legislature until 1992. He ran for the United States House of Representatives, as a Republican, in 1992 and 1994 and lost the elections. In 1997, he served as deputy chief of staff for Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson Arne Helge Carlson (born September 24, 1934) is an American politician who served as the 37th Governor of Minnesota. A Republican, Carlson's viewpoints are considered to be moderate. He first won election to the governors office in 1990. Carlso .... Notes 1964 births Living people 20th-century American politicians Pe ...
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The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ...
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Marv Hanson
Marvin B. "Marv" Hanson (December 12, 1943 – February 29, 2004) was a farmer and politician. From Hallock, Minnesota, Hanson received his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota and his law degree from Columbia Law School. He had served in the United States Peace Corps. Hanson served in the Minnesota State Senate as a Democrat from 1977 to 1982. Hanson attended Red River Lutheran Church near Hallock. He died from a heart attack at his home in Kennedy, Minnesota Kennedy is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 176 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Kennedy has been in operation since 1881. The city was named for John Stewart Kennedy, a businessman and ph .... Notes 1943 births 2004 deaths People from Hallock, Minnesota University of Minnesota alumni Columbia Law School alumni Peace Corps volunteers Democratic Party Minnesota state senators 20th-century American politicians People from Kittson County, Minn ...
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Minnesota's 7th Congressional District
Minnesota's 7th congressional district covers the majority of western Minnesota. It is by far the state's largest district, and has a very rural character. Except for a few southern counties in the 1st district, the 7th includes almost all of Western Minnesota. Cities in the district include Moorhead (its largest city), Fergus Falls, Alexandria and Willmar. The 7th is the most Republican district in Minnesota, and is currently represented by Republican Michelle Fischbach. Despite this, the district was represented by DFL member Collin Peterson for 30 years (from 1991 to 2021), who was considered one of the most conservative Democrats in the House. Demographics According to the APM Research Lab's Voter Profile Tools (featuring the U.S. Census Bureau's 2019 American Community Survey), the district contained about 501,000 potential voters (citizens, age 18+). Of these, 91% are White and 9% are people of color. Immigrants make up 2% of the district's potential voters. Media ...
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Frank DeGroat
Frank H. DeGroat (May 7, 1916 – August 12, 1989) was an American farmer and legislator. Born in Morton, Minnesota, DeGroat was a dairy and grain farmer in Lake Park, Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1963 to 1976 as a Republican. In 1976, he lost the race for the United States House of Representatives. He died in Fargo, North Dakota Fargo ( /ˈfɑɹɡoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, North Dakota, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 125,990, making it the most populous city in the state and the 219th-most populous city in .... Notes 1916 births 1989 deaths People from Renville County, Minnesota Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 20th-century American politicians People from Lake Park, Minnesota {{Minnesota-politician-stub ...
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Minnesota Senate
The Minnesota Senate is the upper house of the Legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota. At 67 members, half as many as the Minnesota House of Representatives, it is the largest upper house of any U.S. state legislature. Floor sessions are held in the west wing of the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Committee hearings, as well as offices for senators and staff, are located north of the State Capitol in the Minnesota Senate Building. Each member of the Minnesota Senate represents approximately 80,000 constituents. History The Minnesota Senate held its first regular session on December 2, 1857. Powers In addition to its legislative powers, certain appointments by the governor are subject to the Senate's advice and consent. As state law provides for hundreds of executive appointments, the vast majority of appointees serve without being confirmed by the Senate; only in rare instances are appointees are rejected by the body. The Senate has rejected only nine executive appointments si ...
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Baker, Minnesota
Baker is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clay County, Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ..., United States. It lies roughly halfway between the cities of Sabin and Barnesville. As of the 2020 census, its population was 45. Demographics History Baker, a railway village was named for Lester H. Baker, a farmer who moved on to the state of Washington. The village was first settled in 1879, and the Great Northern Railway came in 1880. The first building was built in 1883 by John Erikson to store grain. The railroad in 1903 requested that the post office name be changed from Navan to Baker, to honor Lester Baker. References Census-designated places in Clay County, Minnesota Census-designated places in Minnesota {{ClayCou ...
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United States Congressional Delegations From Minnesota
These are tables of congressional delegations from Minnesota to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. The current dean of the Minnesota delegation is Representative Betty McCollum (MN-4), having served in the House since 2001. U.S. House of Representatives Current members The House delegation has 8 members, including 4 Democrats, and 4 Republicans. List of representatives Delegates from Minnesota Territory Representatives from Minnesota 1858–1883 = 1883–1903 = = 1903–1933 = = 1933–present = United States Senate Key See also *List of United States congressional districts *Minnesota's congressional districts *Political party strength in Minnesota References {{U.S. congressional delegations Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. ...
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