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Menning, Marion O. "Mike"
House 1975-76 (District 26A); Senate 1977-82 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
| Date of Birth: 07/27/1945
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Date of Death:
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| Birth Place: Minnesota
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Birth County: Pipestone |
Birth Country: United States |
| Other Names: Mike |
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| Gender:
Male
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Religion: Christian Reformed
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City of Residence (when first elected):
Edgerton
Occupation (when first elected):
Businessman
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EDUCATION
Edgerton Christian Elementary; Elementary School; Graduate
Southwest Christian High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1963
Worthington Community College; Junior College/Community College;
Southwest Minnesota State College; B.A.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dawn
Children:
Two children: Mitchell and Michael (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Gaylin L.R. Den Ouden
- Brother-in-Law
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: energy, agriculture, education, transportation.
He was a member of the Edgerton Christian Reformed Church.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975 and the Minnesota Legislative Manual.
| Legislative Session:
72nd (1981-1982)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/4/1980
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Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
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| District: 26 |
Residence: Edgerton |
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Counties Represented:
Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock
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| Occupation: Farmer/Businessman |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Energy and Housing
Energy and Housing Subcommittee: Energy
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Semi-States/DOT (Chair)
Transportation
Transportation Subcommittee: General Policy
Transportation Subcommittee: Highway Safety
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| Legislative Session:
71st (1979-1980) (second half of Senate term)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/1976
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Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981
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| District: 26 |
Residence: Edgerton |
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Counties Represented:
Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock
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| Occupation: Farmer/Businessman |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Energy and Housing
Energy and Housing Subcommittee: Energy
Energy and Housing Subcommittee: Replenishable Fuel-1980 (Chair)
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Joint Claims (Chair)
Finance Subcommittee: Semi-State and Transportation
Local Government
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| Legislative Session:
70th (1977-1978)
Session Details
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| Body: Senate |
Elected: 11/2/1976
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Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981
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| District: 26 |
Residence: Edgerton |
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Counties Represented:
Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock
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| Occupation: Businessman |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Energy and Housing
Energy and Housing Subcommittee: Energy
Finance
Finance Subcommittee: Joint Claims (Chair)
Finance Subcommittee: Semi-State and Transportation
Local Government
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| Legislative Session:
69th (1975-1976)
Session Details
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| Body: House |
Elected: 11/5/1974
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Term of Office: 1/7/1975 to 1/3/1977
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| District: 26A |
Residence: Edgerton |
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Counties Represented:
Murray, Nobles, Pipestone
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| Occupation: Businessman |
| Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
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Committees:
Agriculture
Commerce and Economic Development
Transportation
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