Ring, Twyla L.
Senate 1999-2002 (District 18)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/15/1937
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
5/27/2022
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
North Branch
Occupation (when first elected):
Retired Newspaper Editor
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
School Board/Administration:
North Branch, Minnesota (School Board);
198? to 198?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ardell
Children:
Four children: Bill, Karen, Dale and Dell
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: environment, early childhood and family education, housing, labor.
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: North Branch
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine
Occupation: Retired Newspaper Editor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife
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Environment and Natural Resources: Public Lands and Waters (Chair)
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Finance
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Finance: Environment and Agriculture Budget Division
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Health and Family Security
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/2/1999
Residence: North Branch
Term of Office: 12/23/1999 to 1/2/2001
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine
Occupation: Retired Newspaper Editor
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
Session Notes:
She won the Senate special election held due to the death of Janet Johnson. She was sworn in on December 23, 1999.
District Files
District File - 2000 District 18
District File - 2002 District 18
District File - 2001 District 18
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
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