Preceded by Aaron Peterson Succeeded by Tim Miller Role Politician | Name Andrew Falk Spouse(s) Marnie Moore | |
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Alma mater University of Minnesota Occupation farmer, renewable energy developer, legislator Education Carlson School of Management Party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Residence Murdock, Minnesota, United States | ||
Informational interview with Rep. Andrew Falk (DFL-17A)
Andrew J. Falk (born April 1983) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 17A, which included all or portions of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Swift counties in southwestern Minnesota. He is also a fifth generation farmer and renewable energy developer.
Contents
- Informational interview with Rep Andrew Falk DFL 17A
- Early life education and career
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- References
Early life, education, and career
Falk graduated from the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Public School System, then went on to the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, earning his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Finance. He is a soybean and seed processing farmer, and is the co-founder of Knight Energy LLC, a wind-power company.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Falk was first elected in 2008, opting to run after Rep. Aaron Peterson decided not to seek re-election. He was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. He lost re-election in 2014 and sought election to his old seat again in 2016, losing both times to Republican Tim Miller.