ST PAUL – Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the passing of former Rep. Rick Nolan.

DFL Chairman Ken Martin: “Rick Nolan was a champion for the Northland who fought fiercely to protect working people from corporate interests. From Ely to Duluth, he was an ambassador for the DFL creed that ‘we all do better when we all do better.’ Our thoughts are with his family and all who came to know and love this dedicated public servant.