75 Notable alumni of Saint Cloud State University
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Saint Cloud State University is ranked #1,566 in the world and #383 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 75 notable alumni from Saint Cloud State University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Saint Cloud State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Nate Raduns
1984-. (aged 42)
ice hockey player
Nathan Robert Raduns is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2008–09 season. During his professional career he also played two seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Worcester Sharks and Philadelphia Phantoms, and one season in Italy with SG Pontebba.
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2. Roger Crawford
1960-. (aged 66)
tennis player
Roger W. Crawford is an American businessman and politician.
3. Derek Eastman
1980-. (aged 46)
ice hockey player
Derek Eastman is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the HC Aosta in the Italian Hockey League - Division I (the third-tier Italian championship). Also owns a State Farm agency in Sugar Grove, IL.
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4. Katie Fitzgerald
1994-. (aged 32)
ice hockey player
Kathleen "Katie" Fitzgerald is an American ice hockey player who currently plays for the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). She previously played for the Metropolitan Riveters in the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Having played NCAA hockey with the St. Cloud State Huskies, she was the first Husky to sign a contract in the PHF.
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5. Win Borden
1943-2014 (aged 71)
lawyer
politician
Winston W. "Win" Borden was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician.
6. Joe Jensen
1983-. (aged 43)
ice hockey player
Joseph Paul Jensen is an American former professional ice hockey center. He played six games with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.
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7. John Howe
1963-. (aged 63)
politician
John Sterling Howe is an American politician and former Republican member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 28, which included portions of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Winona counties in southeastern Minnesota.
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8. David Frederickson
1944-. (aged 82)
politician
David J. Frederickson is an American politician who served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture from January 2011 to 2019, and previously as a member of the Minnesota Senate from West Central Minnesota from 1987 to 1993.
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9. Janine Alder
1995-. (aged 31)
ice hockey player
Janine Alder is a Swiss ice hockey goaltender and member of the Swiss national ice hockey team, currently playing with the Thurgau Ladies of the Swiss Women's League. She has represented Switzerland at many international tournaments, including at the Winter Olympics in 2014 and 2018. At the 2014 Games, she won the bronze medal after Switzerland defeated Sweden in the...
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10. Aaron Brocklehurst
1985-. (aged 41)
ice hockey player
Aaron Brocklehurst is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
11. Dan Severson
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
military officer
Daniel Mark Severson is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represented District 14A, which includes portions of Benton and Stearns counties in the north central part of the state. He is a retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot, business owner, and substitute teacher.
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12. Nate DiCasmirro
1978-. (aged 48)
ice hockey player
Nate DiCasmirro is a Canadian-born Italian former professional ice hockey right winger who was born in Atikokan, Ontario, but grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. He most notably played in the American Hockey League and for the Italian national team.
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13. Jeff Howe
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
Jeff Howe is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 13 in central Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 13A.
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14. Duvie Westcott
1977-. (aged 49)
ice hockey player
Druval "Duvie" Westcott is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Ice Hockey League). Westcott played his whole National Hockey League career with the Columbus Blue Jackets before signing with Dinamo Riga of the KHL.
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15. Bobby Goepfert
1983-. (aged 43)
ice hockey player
Bobby Goepfert is an American ice hockey executive and former professional ice hockey goaltender who currently serves as an assistant general manager for the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 6th round (171st overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
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16. David Osmek
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
David Joseph Osmek is an American politician and businessman who is a former member of the Minnesota Senate. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the 16th President of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Osmek represents District 33 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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17. Casey Borer
1985-. (aged 41)
ice hockey player
Casey Patrick Borer is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Carolina Hurricanes.
18. Terry Baxter
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Terry Clinton Baxter is an American politician in the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2014. He is also the Cofounder of GoServGlobal.
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19. Jimmy Schuldt
1995-. (aged 31)
ice hockey player
James Schuldt is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played with the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks.
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20. Ethan Prow
1992-. (aged 34)
ice hockey player
Ethan Prow is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing with Grizzlys Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
21. Joan Growe
1935-. (aged 91)
politician
Joan Ruth Anderson Growe is an American politician who served as Secretary of State of Minnesota from 1975 to 1999. Known for her work to encourage voter participation, her 24-year tenure was the second longest of any secretary of state in Minnesota's history. In 1984, she unsuccessfully challenged Republican U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz, losing the election with 41% of the...
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22. Jim Graves
1953-. (aged 73)
politician
James Joseph Graves is an American businessman and founder of the nationwide AmericInn hotel franchise. He was the Democratic Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 6th congressional district in 2012, challenging Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann.
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23. Tim Conboy
1982-. (aged 44)
ice hockey player
Timothy M. Conboy is an American former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was known as an enforcer.
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24. Warren Limmer
1955-. (aged 71)
politician
Warren E. Limmer is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents the 37th District, which includes portions of Hennepin County in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area. Limmer previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and in 1998 he sought the Republican endorsement for Minnesota Secretary of...
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25. Steve Martinson
1957-. (aged 69)
ice hockey player
Stephen Paul Martinson is an American former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 49 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, and Minnesota North Stars between 1987 and 1992. The rest of his playing career, which lasted from 1981 to 1996, was spent in various minor leagues. After retiring as a player...
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26. Jack Ahcan
1997-. (aged 29)
ice hockey player
Jack Anthony Ahcan is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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27. Andrew Gordon
1985-. (aged 41)
ice hockey player
Andrew Jacob Gordon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who currently works for the Ottawa Senators as an amateur scout. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks.
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28. Andreas Nödl
1987-. (aged 39)
ice hockey player
Andreas Nödl is an Austrian former professional ice hockey player. He last served as captain of the Vienna Capitals of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes.
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29. Garrett Roe
1988-. (aged 38)
ice hockey player
Garrett Roe is an American former professional ice hockey left winger. He was selected 183rd overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
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30. Mark Hartigan
1977-. (aged 49)
ice hockey player
Mark Hartigan is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre, who played in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Thrashers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings. He currently resides in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
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31. Kevin Gravel
1992-. (aged 34)
ice hockey player
Kevin Gravel is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth-round (148th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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32. Ben Hanowski
1990-. (aged 36)
ice hockey player
Benjamin Robert Hanowski is an American former professional ice hockey player. An alumnus of the St. Cloud State Huskies, he was a third-round selection of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 63rd overall, at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Hanowski was dealt to the Calgary Flames before turning professional as part of the trade that sent Jarome Iginla to Pittsburgh. He made his...
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33. Jeff Finger
1979-. (aged 47)
ice hockey player
Jeffrey John Finger is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League from 2006-2010 with the Colorado Avalanche and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finger holds regional records for most goals (17), assists (40), points (57) and games played (199) for NHL players born, in the modern era, within The Copper Country of The Upper...
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34. David Swanson
1969-. (aged 57)
journalist
David Swanson is an American anti-war activist, blogger and author. He currently resides in Virginia and is the Executive Director of World Beyond War.
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35. Jim Newberger
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
James Newberger is an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Newberger represented District 15B in central Minnesota, which includes the city of Big Lake and parts of Sherburne County. He was the Republican nominee for the United States Senate in 2018, losing in...
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36. Blake Lizotte
1997-. (aged 29)
ice hockey player
Blake Joseph Lizotte is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Los Angeles Kings.
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37. Mike Hastings
1966-. (aged 60)
ice hockey player
Mike Hastings is an American ice hockey coach at the collegiate level. Since 2023, he has been the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team. He was head coach of the Minnesota State Mavericks men's ice hockey team from 2012 to 2023.
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38. Tyler Arnason
1979-. (aged 47)
ice hockey player
Tyler Lawrence Arnason is an American former professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and the Colorado Avalanche.
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39. Patrick Russell
1993-. (aged 33)
ice hockey player
Patrick Russell is a Danish professional ice hockey forward for Kölner Haie of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He has previously played with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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40. Rick Hill
1946-. (aged 80)
bureaucrat
politician
Richard Allan Hill is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Montana. He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Montana in 2012.
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41. Drew LeBlanc
1989-. (aged 37)
ice hockey player
Andrew John LeBlanc is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He won the Hobey Baker Award in 2013 as the top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's ice hockey player. LeBlanc was born in Duluth, Minnesota, but grew up in Hermantown, Minnesota.
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42. Oliver Lauridsen
1989-. (aged 37)
ice hockey player
Oliver Holton Lauridsen is a Danish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HC TPS of the Liiga. He previously played for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is the older brother to fellow international, Markus.
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43. Will Borgen
1996-. (aged 30)
ice hockey player
William "Will" Borgen is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the fourth round, 92nd overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft.
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44. Jonny Brodzinski
1993-. (aged 33)
ice hockey player
Jonathan Brodzinski is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Brodzinski was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2013 NHL entry draft.
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45. John Ernest Otto Jr
1938-2020 (aged 82)
military personnel
John E. Otto was the acting director of the FBI in 1987.
46. Dennis Cholowski
1998-. (aged 28)
ice hockey player
Dennis Cholowski is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). Cholowski was drafted 20th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2016 NHL entry draft.
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47. Ryan Lasch
1987-. (aged 39)
ice hockey player
Ryan Alan Lasch is an American professional ice hockey winger for Lahti Pelicans of the Finnish Liiga.
48. Melissa Bachman
1984-. (aged 42)
television producer
Melissa Bachman is an American hunter, producer, and host of hunting television programs, currently of the cable television program Winchester Deadly Passion on the Sportsman Channel, Pursuit Channel, and Wild TV. As a prominent female hunter, she has received personal online attacks.
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49. Matt Hendricks
1981-. (aged 45)
ice hockey player
Matthew James Hendricks is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild. He was drafted 131st overall by the Predators in 2000, though he didn't play for the organization until signing as a free agent for...
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50. Nick Jensen
1990-. (aged 36)
ice hockey player
Nick Jensen is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Jensen was drafted 150th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2009 NHL entry draft. He has also previously played for the Washington Capitals.
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51. Jim Eisenreich
1959-. (aged 67)
baseball player
James Michael Eisenreich is an American former Major League Baseball player with a 15-year career from 1982 to 1984 and 1987 to 1998. He played for the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals of the American League, and the Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League. He played first base, outfield and designated hitter.
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52. Nic Dowd
1990-. (aged 36)
ice hockey player
Nicholas Dowd is an American and professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the seventh round, 198th overall, of the 2009 NHL entry draft.
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53. James B. Bullard
economist
James Brian Bullard is an American economist who served as the chief executive officer and 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a position he held from 2008 until August 14, 2023. In July 2023, he was named dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University.
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54. Charlie Lindgren
1993-. (aged 33)
ice hockey player
Charles Lindgren is an American professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally undrafted by teams in the NHL, Lindgren has also previously played for the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.
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55. Mark Parrish
1977-. (aged 49)
ice hockey player
Mark Daniel Parrish is an American former professional ice hockey right winger. Parrish played 11 seasons and over 700 games in the NHL with the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Buffalo Sabres. He’s currently a broadcaster for the Minnesota Wild, covering pregame, intermission, and postgame. In addition to those...
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56. Ryan Malone
1979-. (aged 47)
ice hockey player
Ryan Gregory Malone, nicknamed "Bugsy", is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. In 2003, he became the first Pittsburgh-born and trained player to suit up for the Penguins in an NHL game.
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57. Ryan Poehling
1999-. (aged 27)
ice hockey player
Ryan Poehling is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 25th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Poehling has also previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.
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58. Bret Hedican
1970-. (aged 56)
ice hockey player
Bret Michael Hedican is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time US Olympian. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican played with the 1992 US Olympic Team before he made his NHL debut in the 1991–92 season with the Blues. In his third season with the Blues, Hedican was traded to the...
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59. John Stumpf
1953-. (aged 73)
entrepreneur
John Gerard Stumpf is an American business executive and retail banker. He was the chairman and chief executive officer of Wells Fargo, one of the Big Four banks of the United States. He was named CEO in June 2007, elected to the board of directors in June 2006, and named president in August 2005. He became chairman in January 2010....
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60. Matt Cullen
1976-. (aged 50)
ice hockey player
Matthew David Cullen is an American former professional ice hockey center who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Cullen won the Stanley Cup three times during his career, with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017, and won a bronze medal at the 2004 World Championship with the United States.
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61. Leo Kottke
1945-. (aged 81)
singer
guitarist
Leo Kottke is an American acoustic guitarist. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He has overcome a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to emerge as a widely recognized master of...
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62. Halima Aden
1997-. (aged 29)
model
humanitarian
Halima Aden is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist. Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models. She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in...
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63. ODB
1978-. (aged 48)
professional wrestler
Jessica Nora Kresa is an American professional wrestler better known as ODB (One Dirty Bitch). Best known for her time in TNA Wrestling, she is a four-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion, and a one-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion.
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64. Dan Bakkedahl
1969-. (aged 57)
comedian
television actor
voice actor
Dan Bakkedahl is an American actor and improvisational comedian. He is best known for starring as Tim Hughes on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces, as Congressman Roger Furlong on the HBO series Veep, and as Steve Nugent in the FX comedy series Legit. From 2005 to 2007, he was a correspondent for three seasons on The Daily Show with...
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65. Nyakim Gatwech
1993-. (aged 33)
model
Nyakim Gatwech is an Ethiopian-American model of South Sudanese descent. She has attracted attention for her dark skin color and has achieved significant popularity on Instagram.
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66. John Hawkes
1959-. (aged 67)
film actor
actor
television actor
John Hawkes is an American actor. He is the recipient of two Independent Spirit Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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67. Mary Kunesh
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
librarian
Mary Kelly Kunesh is an American politician and member of the Minnesota State Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 39, which includes parts of Ramsey, Hennepin, and Anoka Counties and the cities of Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, New Brighton, and St. Anthony.
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68. Bruce Hunter
1955-. (aged 71)
politician
Bruce L. Hunter is a former Iowa State Representative from the 34th District. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003, when he was elected in a January special election to replace Frank Chiodo, who resigned before term start to become the legislative liaison for the Iowa Department for Economic Development, to 2023. Hunter was born in Alma,...
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69. Peggy Bennett
1958-. (aged 68)
teacher
politician
Peggy Bennett is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2015. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Bennett represents District 23A in southern Minnesota, which includes the city of Albert Lea and parts of Faribault, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca Counties.
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70. Zach Dorholt
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
Zachary "Zach" Dorholt 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 14B in central Minnesota from 2013 to 2015.
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71. Julie Blaha
teacher
politician
Julie Blaha is an American politician and retired educator serving as the 19th state auditor of Minnesota since 2019. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Before her election as auditor, Blaha served as secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL–CIO, a federation of local trade unions.
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72. Nick Begich
1932-1972 (aged 40)
school superintendent
businessperson
school teacher
politician
Nicholas Joseph Begich Sr. was an American politician, school counselor, and school administrator. He served in the Alaska state senate for eight years before being elected in 1970 as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He is presumed to have died in the crash of a light aircraft in Alaska in October 1972; his body...
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73. Richard Dean Anderson
1950-. (aged 76)
ice hockey player
film actor
television actor
actor
television producer
Richard Dean Anderson is an American actor. He began his television career in 1976, playing Jeff Webber in the American soap opera series General Hospital, and then rose to prominence as the lead actor in the television series MacGyver (1985–1992). He later appeared in films such as Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992), Pandora's Clock (1996), and Firehouse (1997).
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74. Todd Bouman
1972-. (aged 54)
American football player
Todd Matthew Bouman is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 1997 after playing college football for the St. Cloud State Huskies. Bouman was also a member of the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, St....
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75. Rikard Grönborg
1968-. (aged 58)
ice hockey player
Rikard Grönborg is a Swedish professional ice hockey coach and former defenceman.