Bettermann, Hilda
House 1991-92 (District 11B); House 1993-98 (District 10B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stearns, Stevens
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/22/1942
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
1/28/2023
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brandon
Occupation (when first elected):
Teacher; Legal Secretary Instructor, Alexandria Technical College
EDUCATION
Brandon High School; Secondary; 1960
Hamline University; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
Moorhead State University; Attended College;
St. Cloud State University; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice;
06/1998 to 2006
County Board/Commissioner:
Douglas County, Minnesota (Hospital Board);
2000 to 2009
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (Board Member, Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty);
04/2004 to 2012
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
William (married in November 1962)
Children:
Two children: Cynthia and Randall
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She grew up on their family farm south of Brandon, MN.
She graduated from Brandon High School in 1960 as Valedictorian of her class.
She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party until the late 1960s. (Session Weekly, February 1, 1991, p. 13)
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Visitation will continue from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a funeral at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Garfield.
Religion provided by her obituary.
Body:
House
District:
10B
Elected:
11/5/1996
Residence:
Brandon
Term of Office:
1/6/1997 to 1/3/1999
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Capital Investment
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Education
Minutes
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Education: Education Planning and Transitions
Minutes
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Education: Higher Education Finance Division
Minutes
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Education: Higher Education Finance Division: Reform, Efficiency and Accountability
Minutes
- Ex Officio Member
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Labor-Management Relations
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Ways and Means
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
10B
Elected:
11/8/1994
Residence:
Brandon
Term of Office:
1/2/1995 to 1/5/1997
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Finance Division
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Ethics
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Labor-Management Relations
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Rules and Legislative Administration: Rules
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
10B
Elected:
11/3/1992
Residence:
Brandon
Term of Office:
1/4/1993 to 1/1/1995
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Pope, Stearns
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Finance Division
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Education: Higher Education Policy
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Ethics
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: Unemployment and Workers' Compensation
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
11B
Elected:
11/6/1990
Residence:
Brandon
Term of Office:
1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Grant, Stevens
Occupation:
Teacher; Legal Secretary Instructor, Alexandria Technical College
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Review of Economic Development Strategies
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Education
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Session Notes:
Her margin of victory over Clair L. Nelson was only 27 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount she was declared the winner by 48 votes.
Articles & Books About
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"Bettermann, Hilda." Star Tribune, February 5, 2023, P. B8.
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Edenloff, Al. "Former State Representative Hilda Bettermann Dies at 80" Alexandria Echo Press, January 30, 2023.
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"Bettermann Always Wanted to Be Involved." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 1, 1991, p. 13.
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