Remembering Congressman Jim Hagedorn – Lon Firchau

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(ABC 6 News) – Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away on February 17 at the age of 59 following a battle with cancer.

Hagedorn represented the state’s first district, which covers much of southern Minnesota. A public visitation was held Friday in Blue Earth. A second public visitation will be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Truman. The funeral and burial will be held privately this weekend.

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His best friend since childhood Lon Firchau took time to look back on his life, legacy and memories he wanted to share about him.

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