Larry B. "Bud" Nornes (born March 21, 1943) is an American politician, businessman, and broadcaster who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1997 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 8A, which includes most of Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota.
Bud Nornes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 1997 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Jordan Rasmusson |
| Constituency | 10A (1997–2013) 8A (2013–2021 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1943 Beltrami, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Brown College (BA) |
Education
editNornes graduated from Fertile High School in Fertile, then attended Brown Institute of Broadcasting in 1962 for training in communications and broadcasting.
Career
editNornes has been a broadcaster and radio station owner since 1962. He was a member of the Fergus Falls School Board from 1983 to 1996. He is a member of the Minnesota Broadcaster Association and the National Association of Broadcasters. He is also active in his community as a member of the Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce, Ducks Unlimited, the Elks, the Kiwanis, Pheasants Forever, and the United Way.[1][2]
Nornes is the former owner of radio stations KJJK AM and KJJK FM, based in Fergus Falls.[2] He was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1996, and was reelected every two years until retiring in 2021. He is a former assistant majority whip.[1]
Personal life
editNornes's great-grandfather, Ole Opdahl, also served as a Republican member of the Minnesota House, from 1903 to 1907. A farmer in Mansfield Township, Opdahl represented the old District 9, which included Freeborn County.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.
- ^ a b "Nornes, Bud B. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- ^ "Opdahl, Ole I. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.