Erdahl, Dale E.
House 1971-72 (District 10A); House 1973-74 (District 30A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Faribault, Freeborn, Martin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/1/1931
Birth Place:
Frost, Minnesota
Birth County:
Faribault
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/16/2005
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Blue Earth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Life Underwriter
EDUCATION
Faribault County Public Schools; Elementary School; One Room Grade School
Blue Earth High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1949
Augsburg College; Attended College;
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; Attended College;
Metropolitan State University; College Graduate; Degree Earned, 1984
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Marion Bolstad (married in 1952, divorced); Charlotte Graham (was his companion)
Children:
Four children: Diane (daughter); David, Daniel "Dan" and Dana (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Arlen Ingolf Erdahl
- Cousin
GENERAL NOTES
He was born near Frost, Minnesota.
He was a member of the Republican Party.
He died in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His funeral was also held there.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1971-72.
Body:
House
District:
30A
Elected:
11/7/1972
Residence:
Blue Earth
Term of Office:
1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
Counties Represented:
Faribault, Freeborn, Martin
Occupation:
Farmer/Life Underwriter
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Joint Claims
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Appropriations: State Departments Division
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Environmental Preservation and Natural Resources
Body:
House
District:
10A
Elected:
11/3/1970
Residence:
Blue Earth
Term of Office:
1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation:
Farmer/Life Underwriter
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Insurance
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Local Government
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Natural Resources
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Transportation
Articles & Books About
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