REGULATORY · MN · 1999-2003
Elwyn Tinklenberg
State DOT Secretary / Commissioner / Director · Minnesota
On the record
2008 U.S. House primary candidate
Background
Elwyn Tinklenberg served as State DOT Secretary / Commissioner / Director of Minnesota from 1999–2003 (4 years). Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Carol Molnau. Note: 2008 U.S. House primary candidate. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Jesse Ventura; Attorney General Mike Hatch; Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer.
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Others who held this office in Minnesota
- Nancy Daubenberger (2023-present)
- Margaret Anderson Kelliher (2019-2023)
- Charlie Zelle (2013-2017)
- Tom Sorel (2008-2011)
- Carol Molnau (2003-2008)