- Career History: Minnesota Senate (1977 to 1986); Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (1966 to 1990)
- Birthday: June 29, 1944
- Hometown: Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Alma Mater: Moorhead State University, Double Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration and Accounting) 1966
- Spouse: Divorced
- Religion: Lutheran
- Committees: Ranking Member, House Agriculture Committee (January 2011)
- DC Office: 2211 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-2307; 202-225-2165
- State/District Office: Detroit Lakes, 218-847-5056; Marshall: 507-537-2299; Montevideo: 320-269-8888; Red Lake Falls: 218-253-4356; Redwood Falls: 507-637-2270; Willmar:320-235-1061
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