Vernon L. Sommerdorf
1921–2009American politician – Minnesota -House 1965-66 (District 49); House 1967-72 (District 43B)
Famous people · New Auburn
6 famous people were born within 35 miles of New Auburn
The nearest, Vernon L. Sommerdorf, was born in Brownton, 7 mi away. The best known of them is John McGovern, with articles in 3 languages. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota. After Duluth, the next longest list in Minnesota is St. Cloud’s, with 48.
Born nearby
6
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
John McGovern
Best known
John McGovern
in 3 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about New Auburn’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near New Auburn
Nobody born in New Auburn is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Rob Shanahan
born 1966American photographer and rock drummer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New Auburn and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- John McGovern: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rob Shanahan: Rob Shanahan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons