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    Richter, Don H.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1985-90 (District 12A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 5/27/1930
    Birth Place: ,
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death: 1/14/2014
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Wadena
    Occupation (when first elected): Dairy Farmer

    EDUCATION

    Secondary;

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Armed Forces (Korean War); 195? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Margaret
    Children: Nine children: (7 sons, 2 daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-88.

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 2191

    SESSIONS SERVED

    76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1989
    Body: House
    District: 12A
    Elected: 11/8/1988
    Residence: Wadena
    Term of Office: 1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
    Oath Date: 1/3/1989
    Counties Represented: Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
    Occupation: Dairy Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Small Business, Energy and Real Estate
    • Education
    • Education: Higher Education Division
    • Transportation
    • Transportation: Safety

    75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1987
    Body: House
    District: 12A
    Elected: 11/4/1986
    Residence: Wadena
    Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
    Oath Date: 1/6/1987
    Counties Represented: Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
    Occupation: Dairy Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: International Trade, Farm Commodities, Agri-Business and Marketing
    • Commerce
    • Commerce: Consumer Affairs
    • Commerce: Energy and Real Estate
    • Education
    • Local and Urban Affairs
    • Transportation
    • Transportation: Transportation Carriers

    74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1985
    Body: House
    District: 12A
    Elected: 11/6/1984
    Residence: Wadena
    Term of Office: 1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
    Oath Date: 1/8/1985
    Counties Represented: Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena
    Occupation: Dairy Farmer
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Agriculture: Agricultural Products Marketing (Chair)
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Environment and Natural Resources: Environment
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Firearms
    • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Gambling and Related Issues
    • Governmental Operations
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    News Sources

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