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    Skaar, Andrew O. "Andy"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1963-66 (District 66); House 1967-72 (District 67B); House 1973-74 (District 1B)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 1/3/1922
    Birth Place: Thief River Falls, Minnesota
    Birth County: Pennington
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 9/26/2018
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: Andy
    City of Residence (when first elected): Thief River Falls
    Occupation (when first elected): Grain and Livestock Farmer

    EDUCATION

    City View School; Elementary School;
    Northwest School of Agriculture, Crookston; Secondary; Graduate

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Government: Pennington County, Minnesota (Soil Conservation District, District Manager/Supervisor); 19?? to 19??
    Municipal Board/Commission: Norden Township, Minnesota (Planning Commission); 19?? to 19??
    Municipal Government: Thief River Falls, Minnesota (Township Assessor); 194? to 194?

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse:
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)

    His funeral was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. He was buried at Park Ridge Cemetery, Norden Township, Pennington County, Minnesota.

    He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

    Religion provided by Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992.

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    Total Days Served: 4382

    SESSIONS SERVED

    68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1973
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/7/1972
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
    Oath Date: 1/2/1973
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: Education Division
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
    • Transportation
    Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1971
    Body: House
    District: 67B
    Elected: 11/3/1970
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
    Oath Date: 1/5/1971
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Roseau
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Commerce and Economic Development (Chair)
    • Reapportionment and Elections
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Transportation

    66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
    Body: House
    District: 67B
    Elected: 11/5/1968
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
    Oath Date: 1/7/1969
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Roseau
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Higher Education
    • Highways
    • Municipal Affairs
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    65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1967
    Body: House
    District: 67B
    Elected: 11/8/1966
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
    Oath Date: 1/3/1967
    Counties Represented: Marshall, Pennington, Roseau
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Recreation and Water Resources
    • University and College

    64th Legislative Session (1965-1966)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1965
    Body: House
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/3/1964
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/4/1965 to 1/1/1967
    Oath Date: 1/5/1965
    Counties Represented: Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • Elections
    • Health and Welfare
    • Motor Vehicles
    • State and Junior Colleges

    63rd Legislative Session (1963-1964)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1963
    Body: House
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/6/1962
    Residence: Thief River Falls
    Term of Office: 1/7/1963 to 1/3/1965
    Oath Date: 1/8/1963
    Counties Represented: Pennington, Red Lake
    Occupation: Grain and Livestock Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "Andrew Skaar served six terms in the Minnesota Legislature from 1962 to 1974, caucusing with the Conservatives..." ("Skaars Are Honored Valley Farmers." Northern Watch Thief River Falls Pennington County Times, January 24, 1992)
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Health and Welfare
    • Motor Vehicles
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