Ken Tschumper
Kenneth P. Tschumper (April 24, 1950 – December 19, 2024) was an American farmer and politician.
Life and career
[edit]Born in La Crescent, Minnesota, Tschumper received his bachelor's degree from Winona State University and went to graduate school at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He was a dairy farmer. He served as a Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.[1][2] Tschumper was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 28B of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[3] In 2014, he ran for Houston County commissioner.[4] One of his main points is to ban frac sand.[5] He owned a farm in LaCrescent, Minnesota, with 3,200 acres and 35 cows.[6]
Tschumper died from cancer on December 19, 2024, at the age of 74.[7]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Ken Tschumper
- ^ Votesmart.org.-Ken Tschumper
- ^ "Ken Tschumper".
- ^ "Ken Tschumper begins campaign for county commissioner".
- ^ "Ken Tschumper: County should ban frac sand mining | Opinion | lacrossetribune.com".
- ^ Gunnink, Douglas (1991). Sustainable Farming Guide Book. ISBN 9780788101953.
- ^ "Kenneth P. Tschumper". Caledonia Argus. December 23, 2024.
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