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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
    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

    The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.

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