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Thiede, Paul M.

House 1979-80 (District 13A); House 1983-88 (District 13A)

Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

Counties Served:  Crow Wing

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/??/1947
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Pequot Lakes
Occupation (when first elected): Freelance Journalist

EDUCATION

Brainerd Junior College; Junior College/Community College;
University of Dayton, Ohio; B.A.; Communication Arts, Journalism, and Political Science

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Brainerd Community College Board; 19?? to 19??
Military: United States Air Force (4 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Dee M.
Children: Eight children: Carla, Tasha, Elisa, Maria, Katie, Michael, Arika, and Derek
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 2925

SESSIONS SERVED

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Pequot Lakes
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented: Crow Wing
Occupation: Stockbroker
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Economic Development and Housing
  • Economic Development and Housing: Job Development and Training
  • Education
  • Education: Education Finance Division
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Rules and Legislative Administration
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Pequot Lakes
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented: Crow Wing
Occupation: Stockbroker
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Education: Education Finance Division
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Environment and Natural Resources: Natural Resources (Chair)
  • Rules and Legislative Administration
  • Transportation
  • Transportation: Special Subcommittee on Department of Public Safety
Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader

73rd Legislative Session (1983-1984)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Pequot Lakes
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented: Crow Wing
Occupation: Stockbroker
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Energy: Energy and Society
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Environment and Natural Resources: Game and Fish

71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13A
Elected: 11/7/1978
Residence: Pequot Lakes
Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented: Crow Wing
Occupation: Freelance Journalist
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Education: School Aids Division
  • Local and Urban Affairs
  • Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration and Structures
  • Transportation
  • Transportation: Bridges and Highways
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