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State Sen. Bruce Anderson has died • Minnesota Reformer [1]
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Date: 2025-07-21
State Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, died unexpectedly Monday, according to a statement from Senate Republicans.“Bruce was a dedicated public servant, loving family man, and dear friend to many at the Capitol and in Buffalo. We offer our condolences and prayers for comfort for the entire Anderson family,” said Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks.
Democrats also offered condolences: “Sen. Anderson’s expertise gained through military service and background in agriculture made him a great champion for farmers, veterans and service members at the Capitol. We will have his family and friends in our hearts,” said a joint statement from Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, and Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud.
Before politics, Anderson served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and in the Minnesota Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserves.
He served in the Minnesota House from 1995 to 2012 before his election to the Senate.
Anderson chaired the various veterans’ committees in the House from 2011-2012 and again in the Senate from 2017 to 2020.
He also focused on agriculture, energy, rural economic development, rural broadband development and public safety, the GOP caucus said.
Putnam said he was a kind presence in a place that’s become increasingly polarized: “I had the honor of working with him on agriculture and veterans issues, where his dedication and humility stood out. His kindness and deep commitment to service will be missed by all of us in the Senate and by the people of Minnesota.”
The Senate is now down two members; Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, announced Monday she will resign following a felony burglary conviction last week.
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