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Emil L. "E.L." Knopke
House 1931-32 (District 27); House 1937-38 (District 27)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/???? (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Wright
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
E.L.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Buffalo
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Business College; Postsecondary;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/3/1936
Residence:
Buffalo
Term of Office:
1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/5/1937
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Aircraft and Airways (Chair)
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Board of Control and State Institutions
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Civil Administration
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Dairy Products and Livestock
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Engrossment and Enrollment
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Markets and Marketing
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Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Buffalo
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Drainage
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General Legislation
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Markets and Marketing
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Reforestation
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Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men
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State Development and Immigration