Ardell Brede
Encyclopedia
Ardell F. Brede is the current mayor of Rochester
, Minnesota in the United States. Before he was elected, he worked as an administrator for the Mayo Clinic
.
Brede first became mayor of Rochester on January 6, 2003. He was preceded by Chuck Canfield
. Born in Austin, Minnesota
, Brede has lived in Rochester for 43 years.
for U.S. Representative
for Minnesota's 1st congressional district
: Rochester's district.
and graduated with an Associates degree in commerce.
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
, Minnesota in the United States. Before he was elected, he worked as an administrator for the Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice and medical research group specializing in treating difficult patients . Patients are referred to Mayo Clinic from across the U.S. and the world, and it is known for innovative and effective treatments. Mayo Clinic is known for being at the top of...
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Brede first became mayor of Rochester on January 6, 2003. He was preceded by Chuck Canfield
Chuck Canfield
Chuck Canfield is an American business man and former mayor of Rochester, Minnesota. Before being elected mayor in 1995, he was 2nd Ward Councilman for the city since 1986. He owned a Shakey's Pizza restaurant in northwest Rochester along US Route 52 until its closure in the 2000s...
. Born in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 23,314 people, 9,897 households, and 6,076 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,168.2 people per square mile . There were 10,261 housing units at an average density of 954.3 per square mile...
, Brede has lived in Rochester for 43 years.
Politics
In 2007, Brede supported Tim WalzTim Walz
Timothy James Walz is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party .The district comprises the state's southern end, running along the entire border with Iowa...
for U.S. Representative
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for Minnesota's 1st congressional district
Minnesota's 1st congressional district
Minnesota's 1st congressional district extends across southern Minnesota from the border with South Dakota to the border with Wisconsin. The First District is primarily a rural district built on a strong history of agriculture, although this is changing rapidly due to strong population growth in...
: Rochester's district.
Education
Brede attended Austin Junior CollegeRiverland Community College
Riverland Community College is a community college that is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It has campuses in:*Albert Lea, Minnesota**Previously Albert Lea Technical College.*Austin, Minnesota...
and graduated with an Associates degree in commerce.