Andrew Falk

Andrew Falk
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 17A district
20A (2009–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2009
Preceded by Aaron Peterson
Personal details
Born April 1983 (age 31–32)
Murdock, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Marnie Moore
Residence Murdock, Minnesota
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Occupation farmer, renewable energy developer, legislator

Andrew J. Falk (born April 1983) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 17A, which includes all or portions of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Swift counties in the southwestern part of the state. He is also a fifth generation farmer and renewable energy developer.[1][2]

Early education and career

Falk graduated from the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Public School System, then went on to the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, earning his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Finance. He is a soybean and seed processing farmer, and is the co-founder of Knight Energy LLC, a wind-power company.[1][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Falk was first elected in 2008, opting to run after Rep. Aaron Peterson decided not to seek re-election.[4] He was re-elected in 2010 and 2012.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Falk, Andrew". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ http://www.leg.mn/archive/legdb/Articles/15303SessionWeeklyProfile.pdf
  3. ↑ "Project Vote Smart - Representative Andrew Falk - Biography". Votesmart.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  4. ↑ http://www.leg.mn/archive/LegDB/Articles/10765SessWeeklyStepDown.pdf
  5. ↑ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20101102/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&R=ALL&LD=20A

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