Wollschlager, Sandy
House 2007-2008 (District 28A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Goodhue, Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/19/1957
Birth Place:
Austin, Minnesota
Birth County:
Mower
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Cannon Falls
Occupation (when first elected):
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Chemist, 3M
EDUCATION
Austin High School, Minnesota; Secondary; Graduate
Albert Lea Technical College; A.A.;
Augsburg College; B.S.; Chemistry
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government; M.P.A.; Public Administration; Science, Technology and Public Policy
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
Cannon Falls, Minnesota (School Board);
1997 to 2005
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Joe
Children:
Two children: Lindsey and Carl
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives twice before winning a seat.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Election Guide.
Body: House
District: 28A
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Cannon Falls
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Chemist, 3M
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs Division
Minutes
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Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Session Interviews
Session Interview
(Video) 2007 House Interview
Video
Women Making Change (Documentary). Minnesota: Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) and American Association of University Women, Red Wing Branch, Original Broadcast Date: September 25, 2011.
(Video) 2011
- "Stories of vision and courage from women in Minnesota politics over the past century, leading and inspiring others." Includes former legislators Coya Knutson, Joan Growe, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Sandy Wollschlager, and Laura Brod (mentions Mee Moua).
Articles & Books About
Ostberg, Patty. "Keepin' It Together: Wollschlager Brings Work Ethic to State Capitol." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 26, 2007, p. 18.
District Files
District File - 2007 District 28A
District File - 2008 District 28A
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.