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Representative Paul Torkelson (R) District: 16B
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Leadership position: Assistant Minority Leader
353 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-9303
or 888-727-3891
E-mail: rep.paul.torkelson@house.mn
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Legislative Assistant: David Anderson 651-297-7202
Committee Assignments
Republican-Lead: Property and Local Tax Division
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance
Legacy
Rules and Legislative Administration
Biographical Information
Home:
Hanska * 19572 Oak Shores Road, 56041; 507-375-7315
Occupation: Farmer
Education: B.A., education, Gustavus Adolphus College
Born: 7/12/52
Elected: 2008
Term: 3rd
Family: Married, spouse Cindy, 2 children
* Prefers interim mail at this address.
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News Items
- House Republicans Finalize Leadership Team - (Posted: 2012-12-17 00:00:00)
- REP. TORKELSON WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEE INCREASE LEGISLATION - (Posted: 2012-03-29 00:00:00)
- REP. TORKELSON: VOTER IDENTIFICATION BILL
MAKING ITS WAY TO HOUSE FLOOR - (Posted: 2012-03-16 00:00:00)
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