Howes, Larry
House 1999-2012 (District 4B)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Wadena
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
6/30/1947
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/10/2023
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Christian Missionary Alliance
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Hackensack
Occupation (when first elected):
Summer Camp Manager and Caretaker, Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, Stony Lake
EDUCATION
Minneapolis Roosevelt High School; Secondary; 1965
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Myrna (married in 1965)
Children:
Five children: Chris, Carrie, Michael, Dan, Courtney
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to northern Minnesota in 1991.
According to an article in the July 5, 2007 issue of the Times Online, he is a descendant of Betsy Ross.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
"He loved the dynamics of state government and was a strong champion for his constituents and the causes that were dear to him. He advanced legislation for veteran and conservation initiatives, as well as for the small business owner and his home community." (Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service obituary)
A celebration of his life was held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Walker, Minnesota on June 23, 2023.
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard
Occupation: Manager
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Capital Investment (Chair)
Minutes
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Minutes
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
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Ways and Means
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard
Occupation: Retired Summer Camp Manager
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Finance
Minutes
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Finance: Capital Investment Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division
Minutes
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Finance: Housing Finance and Policy and Public Health Finance Division
Minutes
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard
Occupation: Manager/Bricklayer
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Commerce and Labor: Labor and Consumer Protection Division
Minutes
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Finance
Minutes
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Finance: Capital Investment Finance Division
Minutes
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Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
Minutes
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
Minutes
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard
Occupation: Manager
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
Minutes
-
Commerce and Financial Institutions
Minutes
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Commerce and Financial Institutions: Tourism Division (Chair)
Minutes
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Taxes
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented:
Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard
Occupation: Manager
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
Minutes
-
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
-
Rules and Legislative Administration
Minutes
-
Transportation Policy
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Walker
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Cass, Hubbard, Itasca, Wadena
Occupation: Manager
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
Minutes
-
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
-
Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
Minutes
-
Transportation Policy
Minutes
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/3/1998
Residence: Hackensack
Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
Counties Represented:
Cass, Hubbard, Itasca, Wadena
Occupation: Summer Camp Manager and Caretaker, Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, Stony Lake
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Commerce
Minutes
-
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
Minutes
-
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Minutes
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Health and Human Services Policy
Minutes