Wilber L. Paulson (July 2, 1896 – January 24, 1954) was an American businessman and politician. Paulsom was born in

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and went to the Minneapolis Public Schools. He served in the

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during

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. Paulson went to the Minneapolis College of Law and was involved with the insurance business. Paulson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1925 and 1926.

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1896 births 1954 deaths Businesspeople from Minneapolis Politicians from Minneapolis Military personnel from Minneapolis William Mitchell College of Law alumni Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub