Samuelson, Donald B. (1932- )

Minnesota state Representative for District 53B (1969-1972) and District 13A (1973-1978,1981-1982) and state Senator for District 13 (1983-1992) and District 12 (1993-2002) elected from the liberal caucus and representing Cass, Crow Wing, and Morrison counties. Discusses the legislative and the committee process as well as the significant issues of the day (abortion, spending, inflation, and fluoridation) and the changes in the legislature (moving away from 'citizen legislators' and party designations).  Personal history is discussed including his lifelong residence in Brainerd and losing his father in World War II.