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Albert Hofstede
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Al Hofstede in 2008
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| 41st & 43rd Mayor of Minneapolis | |
| In office January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Erdall |
| Succeeded by | Charles Stenvig |
| In office January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Stenvig |
| Succeeded by | Donald M. Fraser |
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| Born | September 25, 1940 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2016 (aged 75) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse | Emma Hofstede |
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| Residence | Blaine, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of St. Thomas |
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Albert "Al" J. Hofstede (September 25, 1940 – September 3, 2016) was an American politician. He was, in two non-consecutive terms, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota, both times representing the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
His first term, as the 41st mayor, began on January 1, 1974, and ended on December 31, 1975, after he lost for reelection by independent Charles Stenvig. In 1977 Hofstede beat Stenvig to win another term (the 43rd), which ended on December 31, 1979.
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