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    Blaine, Greg

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2001-2006 (District 12B)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 3/24/1961 (uncertain)
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Little Falls
    Occupation (when first elected): Dairy Farmer; Owner, Bartchelle Dairy, Little Falls/Former Press Foreman, Printing Company, 15 Years

    EDUCATION

    Little Falls High School; Secondary;
    Central Lakes College; Junior College/Community College; Farm Business Management
    St. Cloud Technical College; Vocational-Technical School; Graphic Arts

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Michelle Kunkel
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

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    Total Days Served: 1875

    SESSIONS SERVED

    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 12B
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: Little Falls
    Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Morrison
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Rural Development Minutes
    • Environment and Natural Resources Minutes
    • State Government Finance Minutes
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 12B
    Elected: 11/5/2002
    Residence: Little Falls
    Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
    Counties Represented: Crow Wing, Morrison
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Rural Development Finance Minutes
    • Agriculture Policy Minutes
    • Judiciary Policy and Finance Minutes
    • Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Minutes
    Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Whip
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    82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 12B
    Elected: 11/6/2001
    Residence: Little Falls
    Term of Office: 11/15/2001 to 1/6/2003 (Special Election)
    Counties Represented: Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison
    Occupation: Dairy Farmer; Owner, Bartchelle Dairy, Little Falls/Former Press Foreman, Printing Company, 15 Years
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    Session Notes: He won the seat vacated by Steve Wenzel.
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2006 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2003 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    Cook, Mike. "Giving It a Try." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, November 28, 2001, p. 19.


    District Files

    District File - 2002 District 12B
    District File - 2003 District 12B
    District File - 2004 District 12B
    District File - 2005 District 12B
    District File - 2006 District 12B

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