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Minnesota Republican State Senator Bruce Anderson, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime lawmaker, died unexpectedly on July 21, 2025, at age 75. Representing Wright County and parts of Hennepin and Meeker counties, Anderson served over 30 years in the Minnesota Legislature — first elected to the House in 1994, then to the Senate in 2012.
Raised on a rural dairy farm, he was a steadfast advocate for agriculture, veterans’ affairs, broadband access, and public safety. His service extended beyond the Navy to the Minnesota Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Senate leaders remembered him for his kindness, bipartisan spirit, and dedication to Minnesotans. Minority Leader Mark Johnson called him “a loving family man and dear friend,” while Majority Leader Erin Murphy praised his integrity.
Anderson lived in Buffalo with his wife, Ruth, raising eight children and cherishing 14 grandchildren. He is remembered as a man of humility, integrity, and tireless service.
