David B. Gruenes (born January 6, 1958) was an American educator, businessman, and politician. Gruenes lived in

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. He lived in St. Cloud, Minnesota with his wife and family. Gruenes graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He then graduated from

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. Gruenes was an educator and was involved in the banking and loan business. Gruenes served in the

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from 1981 to 1994 and was a

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. He then served on the Minnesota Department of Commerce as a commissioner from 1995 to 1999.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-David B. Gruenes "Dave"
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1958 births Living people People from St. Cloud, Minnesota College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University alumni Businesspeople from Minnesota Educators from Minnesota Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub