Isackson, Doran L.
Senate 1983-86 (District 28)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/26/1938
Birth Place:
Alexandria, Minnesota
Birth County:
Douglas
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
9/28/1989
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Storden
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, College of Agriculture; B.S.; Agricultural Education, 1960
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
Minnesota National Guard;
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rosemary
Children:
Three children: Todd (son), Charisse and Amy (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, business climate, jobs, the economy, workers compensation, education, transportation.
He was born and raised on his family's farm near Alexandria, Minnesota.
He died of a heart attack at Westbrook Hospital. His funeral was held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden, Minnesota. He was buried in Trysl Cemetery near Lowry, Minnesota.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body: Senate
District: 28
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Storden
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters
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Local and Urban Government
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Local and Urban Government: Local Government
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
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Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Gaming and Investigations
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Veterans and General Legislation
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Veterans and General Legislation: Veterans Affairs
Body: Senate
District: 28
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Storden
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Public Land and Water Resources
-
Local and Urban Government
-
Local and Urban Government: Local Government
-
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries
-
Public Utilities and State Regulated Industries: Gaming and Investigations
-
Veterans and General Legislation
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Veterans and General Legislation: Veterans' Affairs
Senate Photos
The photos in this collection were scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer
with the generous help of the Minnesota
Digital Library.
Articles & Books About
"Doran L. Isackson, Former IR State Senator (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press October 2, 1989.
"Doran L. Isackson, 51, Dies; Was Farmer, Ex-State Senator (Obituary)." Star Tribune September 30, 1989, p.6B.
"Former State Senator Isackson Dies (Obituary)." Worthington Daily Globe, September 29, 1989.
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.