Former ND legislator Lyle Hanson, 85, remembered for his work on education, conservation
Lyle Hanson, longtime former legislator from Jamestown, passes away at the age of 85. Written By: Keith Norman | × Lyle Hanson JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A long-serving former Democratic legislator from Jamestown, N.D., is being recognized for his service in conservation and education by political leaders around the state of North Dakota. Lyle Hanson, 85, died Dec. 23 in Jamestown. He served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1979 to 2012 from District 12. "Every sportsman and teacher knew he had their back," said John Grabinger, former senator from District 12 and ru...