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Don Olson

Released
Gender:Male
Era:1970s
State:Minnesota
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Anti-War Minnesota Eight
Don Olson

Biography

Member of the Winona raiding team (with Peter Simmons and Brad Beneke) arrested in the July 10, 1970 Minnesota Eight actions. Convicted Dec 3, 1970 and sentenced to five years in federal prison; released July 1973. Remained a longtime Twin Cities peace and community-radio activist.

Custody research — September 2026

Arrest and release month verified; the group’s 14–20-month range does not establish this individual’s exact duration.

Case

Charges: Interfering with the Selective Service System (the July 1970 Minnesota draft-board raids).
Arrested: Jul 10, 1970
Sentenced: Dec 28, 1970
Released: July 1973
Judge: Edward J. Devitt
Convicted: Yes