Glenn Gruenhagen
Glenn Gruenhagen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 18B district 25A (2011–2013) | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Brod |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1952 Glencoe, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse |
Emily (m. 1975) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Glencoe, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | The American College of Financial Services |
| Occupation | small business owner, legislator, veteran |
Glenn H. Gruenhagen (born February 1, 1952) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 18B, which includes parts of McLeod and Sibley counties in the south central Minnesota. He is an insurance agent, owning Gruenhagen Insurance and Financial Services in Glencoe.[1][2]
Early life, education, and career
Gruenhagen was raised on a dairy farm near Glencoe. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He earned his Chartered Financial Consultant (Ch.F.C.) designation and his Charted Life Underwriter (C.L.U.) designation from The American College, a training institution for financial planners and insurance agents. Before running for the House, he served on the Glencoe-Silver Lake School Board for 16 years.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Gruenhagen was first elected to the House in 2010, opting to run after incumbent Representative Laura Brod decided not to seek reelection. He was reelected in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020.
Political beliefs
Gruenhagen has expressed climate change denialist views.[3] In 2021 he tried to amend a large climate and energy bill, proposed by the Democrats in the Minnesota House of Representatives, to redefine wind power and solar power as "dirty, inefficient and expensive".[4]
Personal life
Gruenhagen and his wife live in rural Glencoe. They have three daughters.[1] He is a member of the American Legion and the Rotary Club.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Gruenhagen, Glenn". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ a b c "About Glenn". Gruenhagen for State Representative. Gruenhagen volunteer committee. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ "Tevlin: Minnesota House says: 'What climate change?'". StarTribune. April 28, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ Kraker, Dan (April 16, 2021). "Climate politics: Key takeaways from climate change action at the Legislature". MPR News. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
External links
- Glenn Gruenhagen at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen Profile
- Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen official campaign website