Nysether, Myron E.
House 1979-82 (District 1A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Roseau
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/??/1945
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Roseau
Occupation (when first elected):
Clergy, Ross Lutheran Parish
EDUCATION
Skagit Valley College; A.A.;
Western Washington State College; B.A.; Political Science
Luther Theological Seminary; M.Div.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army (4 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Jeanne
Children:
Two children: Kenneth and Nathan
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the National Political Science Honor Society.
Religion provided by 1981-82 Official Directory of the Minnesota Legislature.
Body:
House
District:
01A
Elected:
11/4/1980
Residence:
Roseau
Term of Office:
1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Roseau
Occupation:
Parish Pastor, Ross Lutheran Parish
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Recreation and Open Space
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Judicial Administration
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Regulated Industries
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Body:
House
District:
01A
Elected:
11/7/1978
Residence:
Roseau
Term of Office:
1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Roseau
Occupation:
Clergy, Ross Lutheran Parish
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice: Juvenile, Criminal Law and Procedures
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Energy and Utilities
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Energy and Utilities: Alternative Energy Systems
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Environment and Natural Resources
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Art M. Braun was only 38 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 44 votes.
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