Ernest A. Beedle (August 31, 1933 – January 31, 1968) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the

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from 1959 to 1967, representing the 39th and 46th legislative districts of

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Early life and education

Beedle was born in

on August 31, 1933. He graduated from

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. Beedle obtained a

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degree in Political Science and History from

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. He also obtained a law degree from

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Career

Beedle served in the 47th infantry division of the

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. He also served in the

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. Beedle served in the

from 1959 to 1967. He represented the 39th legislative district of Minnesota from 1959 to 1963 before representing the 46th legislative district of Minnesota from 1963 to 1967. During his time in office, Beedle served on the following committees. *Aircraft and Airways (1959–1960) *Cities of the First and Second Class (1959–1960) *Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade (1959–1960) *Judiciary (1959–1966) *Welfare (1959–1962) *Commercial Transportation and Communications (1961–1962) *Elections (1961–1962) *Game and Fish (1961–1962) *Health and Welfare (1963–1966) *Insurance (1963–1966) *Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency (1963–1966) *State and Junior Colleges (1963–1964) *Metropolitan and Urban Affairs (1965–1966) Beedle's time in office began on January 6, 1959, and concluded on January 2, 1967. He represented Ramsey County in the 61st, 62nd, 63rd, and 64th

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s. Beedle was a member of the liberal caucus. Beedle was an alternate delegate to the

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from Minnesota in

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. Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Beedle was a lawyer with his own law firm, Beedle Law Firm.

Personal life and death

Beedle was married and had two children, both sons. He resided in

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. Beedle died at the age of 34 in

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, on January 31, 1968.

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