Hansen, Charles Robert "Baldy, C.R."
Senate 1967-72 (District 5); Senate 1973-76 (District 31)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Freeborn, Mower
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/8/1909
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/22/2000
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Baldy, C.R.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Austin
Occupation (when first elected):
Banking/Lumber
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; Attended College; Mechanical Engineering, 1927-32
Austin Community College; Attended College; Enrolled in 1989 to Finish His Mechanical Engineering Degree
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Austin, Minnesota (City Council);
19?? to 19??
[Elected]
Municipal Mayor:
Austin, Minnesota (City Mayor;
1954 to 1962
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Ethical Practices Board (Appointed by Governor Al Quie, Legislature Failed to Confirm Him Before They Adjourned Sine Die Which Was the Same Thing as Not Being Confirmed);
03/03/1982 to 03/19/1982
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Five children: Beth, Charlotte, Michaell, Iris, and Leone (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Austin, Minnesota in the 1940s.
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsement for the Minnesota Senate in the 1976 primary election. He lost to Tom Nelson.
He died of respiratory failure at Austin Medical Center in Austin, Minnesota. His funeral was held at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minnesota. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body: Senate
District: 31
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Mower
Occupation: Banking/Lumber/Real Estate
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Committees:
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Labor and Commerce (Chair)
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Labor and Commerce: Commerce and Insurance (Chair)
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Re-referrals
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Rules and Administration: Staffing
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Transportation and General Legislation
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Transportation and General Legislation: Highways
Body: Senate
District: 31
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Mower
Occupation: Banking/Lumber
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Committees:
-
Labor and Commerce (Chair)
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Labor and Commerce: Commerce and Insurance (Chair)
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Election Contest Costs
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Transportation and General Legislation
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Transportation and General Legislation: Highways
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Mower
Occupation: Banking/Lumber
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Civil Administration
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Commerce and Insurance
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Public Highways
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Regulated Industries
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Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Mower
Occupation: Banking/Lumber
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Commerce
-
General Legislation
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Public Welfare
-
Temperance and Liquor Control
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Mower
Occupation: Banking/Lumber
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Commerce
-
General Legislation
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Public Welfare
-
Temperance and Liquor Control
Articles & Books About
Collins, Terry. "Charles (Baldy) Hansen Dies; was Senator, Austin Mayor - He was Outspoken, Conservative DFLer (Obituary)." Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 24, 2000, p. 7B.
Salisbury, Bill. "`Baldy' Hansen, 90, Colorful Lawmaker (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 24, 2000, p.6B.
Pinney, Gregor W. "At Age 80, Baldy Hansen Hitting the Books Again for 'Self-Betterment'." Star Tribune, September 12, 1989.
Blake, Laurie. "Ex-Legislators/Where Are They Now?" Star Tribune, March 14, 1988.
"Hansen Sentenced in Cass County Court." Walker Independent, December 1, 1983.
Black, Eric. "Ex-Senator Guilty of Interfering with Arrest." Minneapolis Star and Tribune, November 18, 1983.
"Ex-Senator C.R. Hansen Convicted." November 16, 1983, p. 5C.
Black, Eric. "Two Former State Senators Arrested." Minneapolis Star and Tribune, June 11, 1983, p. 1A, 12A.
Salisbury, Bill. "If His Appointment Dies, It's a Technique Baldy Knows Well." St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 3, 1982.
"Former State Sen. C.R. 'Baldy' Hansen Appointed to Ethical Practices Board." Bemidji Pioneer, February 25, 1982.
Brandt, Steve. "Branch Banking's Archfoe Asks for Branch Permit." Minneapolis Tribune, August 14, 1977.
Blade, Joe. "Austin's 'Baldy' Hansen Only Legislator to Lose Primary." Minneapolis Star, September 15, 1976.
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.