Doug Johnson (Minnesota politician)

Douglas J. Johnson (August 17, 1942 – November 7, 2022)[1] was an American politician in the state of Minnesota.

Doug Johnson
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 6th district
In office 1977–2002
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 6B district
In office 1973–1976
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 63rd district
In office 1971–1972
Personal details
Born	(1942-08-17)August 17, 1942 Cook, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	November 7, 2022(2022-11-07) (aged 80)
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse	Denesse Hoole
Children	2
Residence	Tower, Minnesota
Alma mater	University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Wisconsin–Superior
Occupation	Counselor

Johnson was born in Cook, Minnesota and graduated from Cook High School. He received his associate degree from Virginia Community College (now Mesabi Range College) and his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota Duluth. He also received his master's degree from University of Wisconsin–Superior. Johnson was a high school guidance counselor. He served as the mayor of Cook, Minnesota and was a Democrat. Johnson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1976 and in the Minnesota State Senate from 1977 to 2002. Johnson, his wife, and family lived in Tower, Minnesota.[2]