Richter, Don H.
House 1985-90 (District 12A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/27/1930
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
1/14/2014
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Wadena
Occupation (when first elected):
Dairy Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Armed Forces (Korean War);
195? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Margaret
Children:
Nine children: (7 sons, 2 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-88.
Body: House
District: 12A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Wadena
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
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Commerce
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Commerce: Small Business, Energy and Real Estate
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Body: House
District: 12A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Wadena
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
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Commerce
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Commerce: Consumer Affairs
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Commerce: Energy and Real Estate
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Education
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transportation Carriers
Body: House
District: 12A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Wadena
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing (Chair)
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Environment
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Firearms
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Gambling and Related Issues
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Governmental Operations
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