Background
Sasseville, Katherine Eriksson was born on August 18, 1934 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States.
Sasseville, Katherine Eriksson was born on August 18, 1934 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States.
Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1970; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1973.
Trial attorney, Office of General Counsel United States Navy, Washington, 1973-1975; commissioner, Public Utilities Commission State of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1975-1981; partner, Peterson & Sasseville, Fargo, North Dakota, 1981-1982; general counsel, Otter Tail Power Company, Fergus Falls, since 1982. Board directors Iowa State Regulatory Conference.
Co-chairman Women's History Project, Fergus Falls, 1986. Candidate for party endorsement for Congress, Minnesota 7th District, 1990. Member American Bar Association, American Association of University Women, Minnesota State Bar Association, Otter Tail County Bar Association (president 1986-1987), Minnesota Women Lawyers, Business and Professional Women (Woman of Achievement 1986), Rockford College Alumna (distinguished achievement award 1987), Minnesota Women's Network (distinguished achievement award 1982), Minnesota Law Political Action Committee (president 1986-1987), Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1986-1988), Minnesota Regents Candidates Advisory Council.
Daughter of James Shonts and Lucille R. (Laramie) Eriksson. (divorced February 1975). Children: Laramie, David, Melanie, Jolie, Jon Erik, Andrea.