UPDATED: Lonnie Laffen, Grand Forks business leader and former state lawmaker, dies at 62
Lonnie Laffen died of a heart attack Wednesday, Dec. 23. On Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., called Laffen a distinguished leader in his industry who has left a lasting legacy. Gov. Doug Burgum says Laffen leaves a legacy as a gifted architect who impacted the state. Written By: Korrie D. Wenzel | 1:30 pm, Dec. 24, 2020 ×
Lonnie Laffen is shown in this file photo accepting the Henry Havig Award in 2018. (Grand Forks Herald file photo)
Lonnie Laffen, a Grand Forks businessman, former state lawmaker and chairman of the local hospital board, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, of a heart attack.
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