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Karl Fritjof Rolvaag (July 18, 1913–December 20, 1990) was a U.S. politician. He served as the 31st Governor of Minnesota from March 25, 1963 to January 2, 1967 as a Democrat. Image File history File links Karlrolvaag2. ... Image File history File links Karlrolvaag2. ... July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government â€¢ President â€¢ Vice President Federal republic George... A politician is an individual involved in politics to the extent of holding or running for public office. ... Tim Pawlenty, the 39th and current Governor of Minnesota. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

The 1962 election was held November 6, 1962, In March of 1963, Minnesotans awaited the results of a 139-day recount in the race for governor. In the end, Karl Rolvaag came out on top in the closest gubernatorial election in state history by defeating incumbent Elmer L. Andersen by just ninety-one votes out of over 1.3 million cast. 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... Elmer Lee Andersen (June 17, 1909–November 15, 2004) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and the 30th governor of Minnesota, serving a single term from January 2, 1961 to March 25, 1963 as a Republican. ...

Rolvaag, the state's thirty-first governor, lived in Northfield before fighting in World War II, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant and commanded a tank. After the war, the son of Norwegian-American author Ole Rolvaag went to Norway to learn about politics before returning home to Minnesota. Once back, Rolvaag became the head of Minnesota's DFL Party and in 1954 ran successfully for the office of lieutenant governor. After serving in that capacity for eight years, Rolvaag mounted his successful campaign for governor in 1962. Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II... Ole Edvart RÃ¸lvaag Ole Edvart RÃ¸lvaag (spelled Rolvaag in the United States) (April 22, 1876 - November 5, 1931) was a Norwegian-American writer and professor, well known for his writings on the immigrant experience. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ...

Rolvaag was the first Minnesota governor to serve a four-year term, but continuous wrangling between the DFL governor and the conservative-controlled legislature yielded few results. Still, he managed to accomplish some reform in mental institutions where he tried to change the goal from warehousing inmates to treating patients. The populist-minded governor also changed the organization of the state's junior colleges. Formerly, the local school board ran each college separately; Rolvaag designed a coordinated statewide system with the goal of putting each Minnesotan within commuting distance of an institution of higher education. When Rolvaag came up for reelection in 1966, his party denied him its endorsement, opting instead for Lieutenant Governor A. M. (Sandy) Keith. He entered the DFL's primary anyway with a cry of "Let the people decide!" and roundly defeated Keith. He failed, however, to win re-election in November, losing to Republican Harold LeVander. Alexander M. (Sandy) Keith (Born November 22, 1928) is a former Minnesota state senator (1959-63). ... Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Harold R. LeVander (October 10, 1910â€“March 30, 1992) was an American politician. ...

After leaving office, Rolvaag was appointed U.S. ambassador to Iceland and later served on Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission. He resigned that post in 1977 in order to concentrate on his fight with alcoholism, calling it the toughest battle of his life. Rolvaag stayed out of politics the rest of his life, but he helped others work through their own problems with alcoholism, attending meetings and giving talks in places as nearby as his hometown of Northfield, Minnesota and as far off as Sweden. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Alcoholism is the compulsive consumption of alcohol. ... Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota. ...

Lieutenant Governors of Minnesota 1858-1860 William Holcombe Dem 1860-1863 Ignatius Donnelly Dem 1863-1864 Henry Adoniram Swift Rep 1864-1866 Charles D. Sherwood Rep 1866-1870 Thomas H. Armstrong Rep 1870-1874 William H. Yale Rep 1874-1876 Alphonso Barto Rep 1876-1880 James B. Wakefield Rep 1880... Alexander M. (Sandy) Keith (Born November 22, 1928) is a former Minnesota state senator (1959-63). ... Elmer Lee Andersen (June 17, 1909–November 15, 2004) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and the 30th governor of Minnesota, serving a single term from January 2, 1961 to March 25, 1963 as a Republican. ... This is a list of Governors for Minnesota: Territorial Governors State Governors See also Governor of Minnesota Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota List of Lieutenant Governors of Minnesota References The Governors Office and History, accessed February 12, 2004. ... Harold R. LeVander (October 10, 1910â€“March 30, 1992) was an American politician. ...

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