Sandy Wollschlager (born December 19, 1957) was an American chemist and politician. Wollschlager was born in

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and graduated from Austin High School. She received her associate degree from Albert Lea Technical College (now

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). Wollschlager received her bachelor's degree in chemistry from

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and her master's degree in public administration, science, technology, and public policy from

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. Wollshalager lived in Cannon Falls,

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with her husband and family. She served on the Cannon Falls School Board from 1987 to 2005 and in the

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in 2007 and 2008. Wollschlager was a

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.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Sandy Wollschlager
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