UPDATED: Lonnie Laffen, Grand Forks business leader and former state lawmaker, dies at 62
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, ...