'Gentleman Jim' remembered for representing all
District 22 senator who served in St. Paul for 24 years died Jan. 19 5:30 am, Jan. 27, 2021 × Outgoing Sen. Jim Vickerman (left) and Rep. Rod Hamilton address local leaders during Friday morning's legislative breakfast at the Worthington Country Club. The event was hosted by the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. REGIONAL — Rod Hamilton arrived in St. Paul in 2005 to begin serving as District 22B representative. He didn’t have to look far for a mentoring figure. Jim Vickerman, the District 22 senator from Tracy, had already been in his office for 18 years and was well respec...