Knute Nelson was a Norwegian-born American attorney and politician active in Wisconsin and Minnesota. A Republican, he served in state and national positions: he was elected to the Wisconsin and Minnesota legislatures and to the U.S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate from Minnesota, and served as the 12th governor of Minnesota from 1893 to 1895. Having served in the Senate for 28 years, 55 days, he is the longest-serving Senator in Minnesota's history.
All Quotes by Knute Nelson
“In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and good sleep that are enjoyable.”
— Knute Nelson
“In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and good sleep that are enjoyable.”