Milo Knutson
20th century American politician and radio broadcaster
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Milo Garlock Knutson (October 12, 1917 – March 22, 1981)[1] was an American radio broadcaster and Republican[2][3] politician. He was the 45th mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin, (1955–1965) and represented La Crosse for 8 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (1969–1977).[4]
Preceded byRaymond Bice Sr.
Succeeded byPaul Offner
Preceded byHenry J. Ahrens
Succeeded byWarren Loveland
Milo Knutson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Bice Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Paul Offner |
| 45th Mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1955 – April 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Henry J. Ahrens |
| Succeeded by | Warren Loveland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1917 Clear Lake, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1981 (aged 63) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beatrice Louise Wigdahl (died 2004) |
| Education | Coe College |
| Occupation | radio journalist |
Biography
Born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Knutson attended junior college in Mason City, Iowa, and Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Knutson moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he became the news director for WKTY. From 1955 until 1965, Knutson was the Mayor of La Crosse. Knutson served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1969 until 1977 retiring because of health reasons.
