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Ken Nelson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 62A district
In office
1983–1992
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 59B district
In office
1973–1982
Personal details
Born (1936-05-22) May 22, 1936 (age 88)
Grant County, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
SpouseJoan Peterson
Children
  • Mark Nelson
  • Matt Nelson
  • Alma mater
  • Sri Venkateswara University
  • University of Minnesota
  • Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary (MA)
  • Harvard University (MA)
  • Occupation
    • Clergyman
  • Politician
  • Veteran
  • Ken Nelson (born May 22, 1936) is a retired clergyman, politician, and veteran from Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.[1]

    Early life and career

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    He was born in Grant County, Minnesota. He served with the United States ArmyinFrance from 1954 to 1956.[1]

    Political career

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    He represented District 59B to the state House from 1973 to 1982 and District 62A from 1983 to 1992.[1]

    Personal life

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    When elected, he was a member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and lived in Minneapolis. After being elected he married Susan, and had three children.[1]

    References

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    1. ^ a b c d "Nelson, Ken - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.


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