Poppenhagen, Dennis J.
House 1985-90 (District 10A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Becker, Otter Tail
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/28/1938
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Detroit Lakes
Occupation (when first elected):
Independent Insurance Agent
EDUCATION
Moorhead State University; Attended College; Business Administration
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Barbara "Barb" J. Walz
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
House
District:
10A
Elected:
11/8/1988
Residence:
Detroit Lakes
Term of Office:
1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
Counties Represented:
Becker, Otter Tail
Occupation:
Businessman
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Rural Resource Development Division
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Banking
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Insurance
Body:
House
District:
10A
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
Detroit Lakes
Term of Office:
1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
Counties Represented:
Becker, Otter Tail
Occupation:
Independent Insurance Agent/Small Business Owner
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
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Appropriations: Agriculture, Transportation and Semi-States Division
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Rural Development
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
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Regulated Industries
Body:
House
District:
10A
Elected:
11/6/1984
Residence:
Detroit Lakes
Term of Office:
1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Counties Represented:
Becker, Otter Tail
Occupation:
Independent Insurance Agent
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Appropriations: Agriculture, Transportation and Semi-States Division
-
Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Labor-Management Relations
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Labor-Management Relations: Unemployment Insurance and Workers Compensation Division
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Regulated Industries and Energy
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Regulated Industries and Energy: Energy
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