Osskopp, Mike
House 1995-2002 (District 29B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Goodhue, Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/3/1951
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Lake City
Occupation (when first elected):
Radio Broadcast Journalist, Mike Ryan, KDWA, Hastings
EDUCATION
Institute of Broadcast Arts; B.A.; Journalism
Moody Bible Institute; M.A.; Theology
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Monica (when first elected); Tera (first listed in 1999); Maggie (first listed in 2001)
Children:
Four children: Jeniffer and Tom (with his first wife)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He toured as a member of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) from 1976-1980.
Religion provided by Session Weekly, February 10, 1995, p. 18.
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist, Mike and Maggie Radio Show
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Rural Development Finance
Minutes
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy
Minutes
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Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
Minutes
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/3/1998
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
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Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
Minutes
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State Government Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development and International Trade
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Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development
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Governmental Operations
Minutes
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Governmental Operations: Administrative Rules
Minutes
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Governmental Operations: State Government Finance Division
Minutes
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Labor-Management Relations
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Regulated Industries and Energy
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Lake City
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha
Occupation: Radio Broadcast Journalist, Mike Ryan, KDWA, Hastings
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: State Government Finance Division
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International Trade and Economic Development
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Government
Articles & Books About
McKenzie, Sarah. "Conservative Voice: Osskopp to Step Down after Eight Years Because Redistricting Seperates Him from Longtime Constituents." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 29, 2002, p. 23.
Thilmany, Jean. "Lake City Talk Show Host Airs Agenda in House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 10, 1995, p. 18.
District Files
District File - 2000 District 29B
District File - 2002 District 29B
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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