Bernard P. Omann, Jr. (born December 28, 1964) is an American farmer and politician. From St. Joseph, Minnesota, Omann went to the Brainerd Community College. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from St. Cloud State University. He was a farmer. In 1987, Omann was elected to the

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succeeding his father Ben Omann who died while in office. Omann was a Republican. Omann served in the

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until 1992. He ran for the

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, as a Republican, in 1992 and 1994 and lost the elections. In 1997, he served as deputy chief of staff for Minnesota Governor

Arne Carlson Arne Helge Carlson (born September 24, 1934) is an American politician who served as the 37th Governor of Minnesota. A Republican, Carlson's viewpoints are considered to be moderate. He first won election to the governors office in 1990. Carl ...

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1964 births Living people 20th-century American politicians People from St. Joseph, Minnesota St. Cloud State University alumni Farmers from Minnesota Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub