University of Minnesota Regent
Sviggum and former Rep. Laura Brod were elected to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on February 21, 2011, by a joint meeting of the Minnesota House and Senate. He serves a six year term on the 12-member body, which is charged with overseeing the University of Minnesota system.
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