Farm Bureau Federation President Discusses Agricultural Policy

Al Christopherson is a diversified grain and livestock farmer from Pennock, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County. He operates nearly 1,800 acres on a family farm raising hogs, corn, soybeans and wheat with his wife, Diane. They have two sons, Todd and Scott. He has a...

C&B 1997: The Lobbyists: Association Lobbyist Judy Cook

Judy E. Cook is President of the Minnesota Retail Merchants Association (MRMA), the statewide trade association that represents more than 2,200 stores. Judy joined the MRMA staff in 1983 and has been President since 1989. She was picked one of the “Eight Most...

C&B 1997: The ’97 Legislature: Senate Minority Leader Dean Johnson

Senate Minority Leader Dean Johnson, (R-15, Willmar) was first elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 1982. In 1987 he was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives and served two terms. He served on the Willmar City Council from 1976-1977. Dean is a...

C&B 1997: The ’97 Legislature: Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe

Majority Leader Roger Moe was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1970. This will be his ninth term. He represents Senate District 2. Roger has served as Majority Leader since 1995 and chairs the Rules and Administration committee.Roger earned his B.S. in 1966...

C&B 1997: The ’97 Legislature: Speaker Phil Carruthers

House Speaker Phil Carruthers represents House District 47B, which covers Brooklyn Center and part of Brooklyn Park. He has been re-elected to the House five times since 1986. He has been a member of the Taxes/Sales & Income Tax Division, and the Ways & Means...