Ken Nelson | |
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Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 62A district | |
In office 1983–1992 | |
Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 59B district | |
In office 1973–1982 | |
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Born | Grant County,Minnesota | May 22,1936
Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Joan Peterson |
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Ken Nelson (born May 22,1936) is a retired clergyman,politician,and veteran from Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. [1]
He was born in Grant County,Minnesota. He served with the United States Army in France from 1954 to 1956. [1]
He represented District 59B to the state House from 1973 to 1982 and District 62A from 1983 to 1992. [1]
When elected,he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and lived in Minneapolis. After being elected he married Susan,and had three children. [1]
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