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Collin Peterson (D-Minn.)

U.S. Representative

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At a Glance

  • 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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