Robert Charles "Bob" Bell (August 16, 1926 – February 10, 2014) was an American politician and attorney.

Background

Born in

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, Bell served in the

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during

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. He graduated from University of Minnesota Law School in 1950. Bell was a state representative from 1966-74 for Roseville area. He practiced law and served as the Roseville City Attorney for 36 years. He served as special assistant Ramsey County attorney for Long Lake Regional Park acquisition. He was a Ramsey County Charter commission member from 2000-08. He was a Rotary club

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. He was a member of the

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. Bell served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1967 to 1974.Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Robert C. Bell
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1926 births 2014 deaths Politicians from Saint Paul, Minnesota People from Roseville, Minnesota Military personnel from Minnesota University of Minnesota Law School alumni Minnesota lawyers Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 20th-century American lawyers {{Minnesota-politician-stub