Trigg H. Knutson (March 17, 1879 – November 17, 1952) was an American politician and businessman. Knutson was born in

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and went to

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He lived in

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with his wife and family. Slayton operated a grocery business and was also involved in the railroad, mining, and oil businesses. Knutson served on the Slayton School Board and was the chair. He served in the

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from 1947 until his death in 1952. Knutson died at his home in Slayton, Minnesota from a heart ailment.'Trigg Knutson, 73, Dies in Slayton,' Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota), November 15, 1952, pg. 23

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