Legislature honors the late Sen. Gary Kubly

House and Senate leaders are calling off work Wednesday so lawmakers can attend the funeral for the Democratic lawmaker, who died Friday at age 68.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Mar 6, 2012

House and Senate leaders are calling off work on Wednesday so lawmakers can attend the funeral for the Democratic lawmaker, who died Friday at age 68. Kubly's health failed after he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease.

Both Democrats and Republicans had nice things to say about Kubly. “Gary Kubly never had a cross word about anybody," said Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem. Read more at Capitol Chatter.

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Gov. Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, March 7, 2012 "Gary Kubly Day" and ordered all U.S. and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff in recognition of the late lawmaker from Granite Falls. Kubly died Friday at age 68.

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Kubly was rushed to the hospital Wednesday for a medical issue and passed away Friday. The 68-year-old was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease in 2010. The former Lutheran pastor served in the Legislature since 1996.

State Senator Gary Kubly was hospitalized Wednesday because of a medical crisis. The DFLer is in critical condition at Regions Hospital. He's served in the Legislature since 1996. He was diagnosed with ALS--Lou Gehrig's Disease--in 2010.

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