Hagen, Edward "Eddy"
House 1933-42 (District 24); Senate 1943-50 (District 24)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/21/1875
Birth Place:
Big Bend Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Chippewa
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
11/5/1950
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Eddy
City of Residence (when first elected):
Milan
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Former Teacher, Chippewa County Rural Schools
EDUCATION
Chippewa County District Schools; At Least Elementary School;
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; College Graduate; 1895
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Judge:
Big Bend, Minnesota (Township Justice of the Peace);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Big Bend, Minnesota (Township Assessor);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Big Bend, Minnesota (Township Supervisor);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ida (she died on January 9, 1951)
Children:
Two children: Norman (son), Mrs. Earl R. Ettesvold (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Norwegian ancestry.
He was the son of early pioneers.
He was born on a farm.
"Senator Hagen was a liberal in the true meaning of that word." (Edward Hagen Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 9, 1951, p. 1728)
He died at home in Big Bend Township, Minnesota.
Body: Senate
District: 24
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 11/5/1950
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Senator Hagen was a liberal in the true meaning of that word." (Edward Hagen Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 9, 1951, p. 1728)
Committees:
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Agriculture
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General Legislation
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Public Domain
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Public Health
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Public Welfare
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Telephone and Telegraph
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Towns and Counties
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on November 5, 1950.
Body: Senate
District: 24
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 11/5/1950
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Senator Hagen was a liberal in the true meaning of that word." (Edward Hagen Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 9, 1951, p. 1728)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
General Legislation
-
Public Domain
-
Public Health
-
Public Welfare
-
Telephone and Telegraph
-
Towns and Counties
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on November 5, 1950.
Body: Senate
District: 24
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Senator Hagen was a liberal in the true meaning of that word." (Edward Hagen Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 9, 1951, p. 1728)
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Cooperatives
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Public Domain
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Public Health
-
Rural Credits and State Development
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State Parks, Memorials and Monuments
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Telephone and Telegraph
Body: Senate
District: 24
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Senator Hagen was a liberal in the true meaning of that word." (Edward Hagen Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 9, 1951, p. 1728)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Cooperatives
-
Public Domain
-
Public Health
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
State Parks, Memorials and Monuments
-
Telephone and Telegraph
Elected: 11/5/1940
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/7/1941 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Public Highways
-
State Prison
-
Taxes
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Reforestation
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State Parks
-
State Prison
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Appropriations
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Civil Administration
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Liquor Control
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Markets and Marketing
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State Prison
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Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
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Telephones and Telegraphs
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture and Horticulture
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Claims
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Emergency Relief
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men
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Telephones and Telegraphs
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Workmens Compensation
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Milan
Term of Office: 1/3/1933 to 1/7/1935
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer/Former Teacher, Chippewa County Rural Schools
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Drainage
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Markets and Marketing
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Public Highways
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State Prison