BA, NDSU • MSW, University of Nebraska • MPA, Harvard University, 2000 • VISTA UYA Volunteer,1972-73 • Present Director, Public Policy, Prairie St. John’s Hospital, Fargo • Board, National and Community Service • Board, Faith Based and Community Initiatives • Board, Wellspring for the World • Board, Bush Foundation • Board, Metropolitan Youth Partnership • Advisory Council, UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences • 2000 Prairie Peacemaker Award • 2006 ND Mental Health Association Legislator of the Year • 2008 ARC Public Service Award • 2009 Grassroots Award, National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems • Council of States Government Health Capacity Task Force • Served as Minority Leader and Assistant Majority Leader• 2008 Democratic-NPL Candidate for Governor • Married to Lorene since 1971 • 4 adult children • Senate since 1986.
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