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Democrat Rudy Perpich was Minnesota's thirty-fourth and thirty-sixth governor. The son of an Iron Range mining family, he was recognized for his innovative ideas, support of women, and emphasis on foreign trade. Rudolph George "Rudy" Perpich, Sr. was born June 27, 1928, in Carson Lake outside Hibbing. Perpich's father emigrated from Croatia to ...

An Iron Range political dynasty. Rudy Perpich celebrated his Nov. 2, 1982, election victory with a party at the Sawmill Saloon in Virginia, Minn. Frankie Smoltz, left, of Chisholm, and John Erzar...

Former Gov. Rudy Perpich, a dentist who became Minnesota's longest-serving chief executive, died today at his home here, outside St. Paul. He was 67. His wife, Lola, said he had died of colon...

Years of service. 1946–1948. Rudolph George Perpich Sr. (June 27, 1928 – September 21, 1995) was an American politician. He was the longest-serving governor of Minnesota, serving a total of just over 10 years. He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party .

Perpich, Rudolph George (“Rudy”) (b. 27 June 1928 in Carson Lake, Minnesota; d. 21 September 1995 in Minnetonka, Minnesota), governor of Minnesota known for his unusual ideas, which earned him the sobriquet “Governor Goofy.” Perpich was one of several children of Anton and Mary Perpich.

Gov. Rudolph George Perpich. Terms December 29, 1976 - January 4, 1979 January 3, 1983 - January 7, 1991 ; Party Democratic-Farmer-Labor ; Born June 27, 1928 ; Passed September 21, 1995 ; Birth State Minnesota

Former Gov. Rudy Perpich, a big-hearted dentist whose oddball ideas led to the nickname "Governor Goofy," died Thursday at age 67. Perpich, Minnesota's longest-serving governor, died of colon ...

Birth Place: Carson Lake, Minnesota. Birth County: St. Louis. Birth Country: United States. Date of Death: 9/21/1995. Gender: Male. Religion: Reported Minority: None Reported. Other Names: Rudy, R.G. City of Residence (when first elected): Hibbing.