Bjarne Elgar Grottum
| Bjarne Elgar Grottum | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1947–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Ole J. Finstad |
| Succeeded by | Walter J. Franz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1893 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died | October 4, 1987 (aged 94) Mesa, Arizona |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer, Banker, Legislator |
Bjarne Elgar Grottum (1893—1987) was a state senator for Minnesota's 10th district serving Cottonwood and Jackson counties.[1] He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 9, 1893 and raised in Jackson, Minnesota.[1] He served in the senate from 1947—1954 as a DFLer but "caucused with the Conservative majority of the Senate" and later stated that the "Legislature should be truly nonpartisan".[2] He was preceded by Ole Finstad[3] and succeeded by Walter Franz[4] In addition to his work in the senate, he served as County Attorney for Jackson County for 12 years, served in the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and served on the Board of Regents at the University of Minnesota.[1] He died in Mesa, Arizona on October 4, 1987.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Grottum, Bjarne Elgar "B.E."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ↑ "B.E. Grottum of Jackson; was regent and senator". Star Tribune. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
- ↑ "Finstad, Ole J. "O.J."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ↑ "Grottum, Bjarne Elgar "B.E."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 10 June 2012.