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Donald Edward "Don" Forseth
House 1967-72 (District 31A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/13/1930
Birth Place:
Saint James, Minnesota
Birth County:
Watonwan
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
10/19/2023
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Don
City of Residence (when first elected):
Crystal
Occupation (when first elected):
Teacher
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State College; B.S.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Marine Corps;
1952 to 1954
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Nancy
Children:
Three children: Brian, Deborah, and Dana
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Body:
House
District:
31A
Elected:
11/3/1970
Residence:
Crystal
Term of Office:
1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date:
1/5/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Commerce and Economic Development
-
Financial Institutions
-
Governmental Operations
-
Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
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Regulated Industries
Body:
House
District:
31A
Elected:
11/5/1968
Residence:
Crystal
Term of Office:
1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/7/1969
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Commerce and Economic Development
-
Employee Compensation and Retirements
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Governmental Operations
-
Health and Welfare
-
Higher Education
Body:
House
District:
31A
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Crystal
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
Oath Date:
1/3/1967
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Cities of the Second and Third Class
-
Civil Administration
-
Commerce and Business Development
-
Elections and Reapportionment
-
Employees Compensation
-
Health and Welfare