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Nelson, Karsten Olaf "K.O."

House 1953-54 (District 49)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Wilkin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth:
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death: 1/30/1954 (uncertain)
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: K.O.
City of Residence (when first elected): Breckenridge
Occupation (when first elected): Business

EDUCATION

Luther College, Decorah, Iowa; College Graduate;
University of Minnesota; Masters Degree; Educational Administration
University of North Dakota; Masters Degree; Educational Administration

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 390

SESSIONS SERVED

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 49
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Breckenridge
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/30/1954 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Wilkin
Occupation: Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
  • Education
  • Employees Compensation
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Institutions
Reason for unfinished term: Death
Session Notes: He died while in office.
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