'Appreciation Celebration' Honors Former State Sen. Don Betzold
He also got a recent award for his work to make government more transparent.
Political heavy hitters turned out last week to honor former state Sen. Don Betzold of Fridley, whose 18 years in the Minnesota Senate ended in January. About 80-90 people attended the April 5 "appreciation celebration" at the Shorewood Grill, according to Senate District 51 DFL Party Chair Jeremy Powers. Among them were several state officials, including Secretary of State Mark Ritchie; state Senators Tom Bakk, Scott Dibble, Barb Goodwin, Tony Lourey and John Marty; and former state senators and representatives Roger Moe, Steve Novak, Alice Johnson, Richard Jefferson and Connie Bernardy. State Rep. Tom Tillberry (DFL-51B) couldn't attend because the state Legislature was in session late that night. Also in attendance were many local …
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