314 HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY hagen, Denmark, October 30, 1868, son of Christian and Rasmina Rasmussen, natives of that country. At the age of four years he was brought to Minnesota by his parents and received his educa- tion in the public schools of Red Wing, graduating in 1885. After graduation he entered the employ of the Red Wing Printing Company, October 12, 1885, when the "Daily Republican" was started. Having a particular aptitude for this work he rose to the position of managing editor, a situation in which he remained until April 1, 1899. During this time the paper grew in impor- tance and circulation and had a powerful influence in shaping the destinies of the city and county. April 1, 1899, Mr. Ras- mussen laid down the. editorial pen to take up the duties of post- master at Red Wing. Previous to this he was chairman of the Republic-fin county committee in 1896 and 1898, and in the latter year ably performed the duties of secretary to the Republican state central committee. He has also served on the school board. Mr. Rasmussen 's term as postmaster has been a long record of faithful public service, his efforts having been crowned with an increased efficiency on the part of the local postal service, and also with a large increase in business. Some years ago he became interested in the work of the State Postmasters' Association of Minnesota. North Dakota and South Dakota, and at the present time is serving this association as secretary. For two years he acted in a similar capacity for the Red Wing Commercial Club, and his business interests include the Red Wing Printing Com- pany, the First National Bank, the Red Wing Advertising Com- pany and the Red Wing Telephone Company. Mr. Rasmussen 's postal history, which appears in this work, not only shows the increase in the volume of business and efficiency of service during his administration, but also demonstrates his ability as a writer and painstaking collector of exact data and statistical facts. April 30, 1901, Mr. Rasmussen was married to Lesa M. Johnson, by whom he has one daughter, Charlotte Katherine.
