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    Kiffmeyer, Ralph R.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1985-86 (District 18B)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Benton, Sherburne

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 11/23/1945
    Birth Place: Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Big Lake
    Occupation (when first elected): Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

    EDUCATION

    St. Cloud School of Nursing; Attended College;
    St. Cloud School of Anesthesia; Attended College;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Mary (elected Minnesota's Secretary of State in the November 1998 election)
    Children: Four children: Christina, Patrick, James, and John
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    Mary Kiffmeyer  - Wife

    GENERAL NOTES

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 728

    SESSIONS SERVED

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1985
    Body: House
    District: 18B
    Elected: 11/6/1984
    Residence: Big Lake
    Term of Office: 1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
    Oath Date: 1/8/1985
    Counties Represented: Benton, Sherburne
    Occupation: Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Crime and Family Law
    • Crime and Family Law: Criminal Justice
    • Education
    • Education: Higher Education Division
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Gambling and Related Issues
    • Health and Human Services
    • Health and Human Services: Health Care
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    News Sources

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    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
    No other information has been entered for this legislator.

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