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Wollschlager, Sandy

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Map of Cannon Falls
Cannon Falls, MN

House 2007-2008 (District 28A)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Goodhue, Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/19/1957 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Austin, Minnesota Birth County: Mower Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Female Religion:  Lutheran
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, Minneapolis; 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/AdministrationCannon 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.

Legislative Session: 85th (2007-2008)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2006 Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
District: 28A Residence: Cannon Falls
Counties Represented: Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Chemist, 3M
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee: Veterans Affairs Division Minutes
Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections Minutes
Taxes Minutes

OTHER INFORMATION

Audio/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).

Session Interview (Video) 2007 House Interview


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.




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