Bud Nornes
Bud Nornes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 1997 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Jordan Rasmusson |
| Constituency | 10A (1997–2013) 8A (2013–2021 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1943 Beltrami, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Brown College (BA) |
Larry B. "Bud" Nornes (born March 21, 1943) is an American politician, businessman, and broadcaster who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1997 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 8A, which includes most of Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota.
Education
Nornes graduated from Fertile High School in
Career
Nornes has been a broadcaster and radio station owner since 1962. He was a member of the Fergus Falls School Board from 1983 to 1996. He is a member of the Minnesota Broadcaster Association and the
Nornes is the former owner of radio stations
Personal life
Nornes's great-grandfather, Ole Opdahl, also served as a Republican member of the Minnesota House, from 1903 to 1907. A farmer in Mansfield Township, Opdahl represented the old District 9, which included Freeborn County.[3]
References
- ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ a b "Nornes, Bud B. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- ^ "Opdahl, Ole I. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.