On this Date in Minnesota History: August 17

August 17, 1911 – U.S. Congressman from Minnesota, John Blatnik, was born in Chisholm, Minn., on this date. Blatnik represented Minnesota's 8th District in the northeastern part of the state January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1975.

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U.S. Congressman from Minnesota, John Blatnik

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