Background
Hanson, Burton Randall was born on May 30, 1943 in Benson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Russell Galen and Beatrice Irene Hanson.
Hanson, Burton Randall was born on May 30, 1943 in Benson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Russell Galen and Beatrice Irene Hanson.
Student, Southern Methodist U., 1961-1962; Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1964; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1967.
Law clerk to presiding justice, District Court Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 1969-1970; law clerk to presiding justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, 1970-1972; criminal commissioner, Minnesota Supreme Court, St. Paul, since 1972. Speaker continuing legal education seminars.
Member Minnesota History Society, Norwegian-American History Society.
Married Jeanne Rauch Kitchen, August 19, 1970. Children: Jennifer, Erik.