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    Solstad, Alfred

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1935-46 (District 66)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Polk

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 1/23/1884
    Birth Place: Bygland Township, Minnesota
    Birth County: Polk
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 3/20/1973 (uncertain)
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Fisher
    Occupation (when first elected): Farm Owner and Operator

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was born on a farm.

    His funeral was held in Bygland Lutheran Church in Minnesota.

    Religion provided by his obituary.

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    Total Days Served: 4382

    SESSIONS SERVED

    54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farmer, Specializing in Holstein Cattle/President, Vineland Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Finance
    • Liquor Control
    • Rural Credits and State Development (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
    • University
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farmer, Specializing in Holstein Cattle/President, Vineland Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co./President, Bygland Rural Telphone Co.
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Finance
    • Liquor Control
    • Rural Credits and State Development (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
    • University
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Finance
    • Liquor Control
    • Rural Credits and State Development (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
    • University
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Finance
    • Liquor Control
    • Rural Credits and State Development (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
    • University

    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Finance
    • Liquor Control
    • Public Highways
    • Rural Credits and State Development (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties

    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 66
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Fisher
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Polk
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Civil Administration
    • Corporations
    • Dairy Products and Live Stock
    • Liquor Control
    • Public Highways
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    • Towns and Counties
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    "Solstad, Former Legislator, Dies (Obituary)." Minneapolis Star, March 22, 1973.



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