His plea infuriated the frontier people. but he stood his ground despite their recriminations and anger. Following the Civil War. Bishop Whipple obtained strong public support. and he was responsible for many reforms in the Indian service. Among the political leaders of the past century have been such diverse figures as Gov. John S. Pillsbury. long a regent and friend of the State University. Knute Nelson. born in Norway. who became governor and Senator. John Lind. a Swedish immigrant. who became the States first Democratic governor in 1899 after a long period of Republican dominance. John A. Johnson. another Democratic governor. and Governors Floyd Olson.
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