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Mary Murphy, longest-serving woman in Minnesota House, dies at 85


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 26th 2024 at 12:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman in the Minnesota House of Representatives, passed away at the age of 85. She served for 37 years, representing Hermantown in St. Louis County. Murphy was known for her advocacy for education, particularly in funding for schools and early childhood education, as well as her efforts in supporting the University of Minnesota Duluth. She was a Democrat who was first elected in 1976 and was recognized for her commitment to her constituents, often engaging directly with them to understand their needs. Her death was announced by House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who highlighted Murphy's significant contributions to the state. Murphy's legacy includes her work on the House Ways and Means Committee and her role in shaping state policy on education and local government aid.

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