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Nov 2, 2020 · He is well known for the Nelson Act of 1889, which forcibly relocated Ojibwe people in Minnesota to the White Earth Reservation. At the time of his death in 1923, Nelson was an important figure...
Knute Nelson, based in Alexandria, MN, and Walker Methodist, based in Minnetonka, MN, two esteemed leaders in the aging services field, successfully merged on January 1st, marking a transformative step forward in their shared commitment to enhancing the lives of aging adults.
Feb 3, 2023 · Knute Nelson, a 501c3 non-profit, faith-based corporation, is an innovative leader in senior housing and health care that offers a full family of services to the Central Minnesota region. For information on Knute Nelson visit knutenelson.org or call (320) 763-6653.
Nov 3, 2020 · He served as Minnesota’s first foreign-born governor (1893–95) and as a United States congressman (1883–89) and a senator (1895–1923). He is well known for the Nelson Act of 1889, which ...
About. KNUTE NELSON, the twelfth governor of Minnesota, was born in Voss, Norway on February 2, 1843. In 1849, he immigrated with his mother to the United States, settling first in Chicago, Illinois and later moving to Wisconsin. During the Civil War, he served with the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, was wounded in battle, captured, and was held ...
In December of 1928, the Knute Nelson Memorial was unveiled on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol. The memorial celebrates the impact of Norwegian immigration in Minnesota by portraying Nelson as a Norwegian American hero.
Biography. NELSON, KNUTE, a Representative and a Senator from Minnesota; born in Voss, Norway, February 2, 1843; immigrated to the United States in 1849 with his mother, settled in Chicago, Ill.; moved to Wisconsin in 1850; attended the common schools and Albion Academy, Albion, Wis.; taught school; served as a private and noncommissioned ...
