Laurisch, an attorney from Mankato, was appointed to the office by Governor Theodore Christianson after the resignation of Commissioner Ivan Bowen on January 1, 1928 to practice law in Minneapolis.
Knutson was a farmer and attorney from Benson, former state Representative (HD 56, 1907-1909, 1911-1913; HD 25, 1915-1919), candidate for an at-large U.S. House seat in 1932, candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1936, and candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner in 1942.
Nelson was a resident of Starbuck involed in the grain business, a former teacher, and former state Representative (HD 47, 1919-1921).
Magnuson was a former fire marshall and city clerk in St. Cloud. He was also a Republican candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court in 1918 and 1938, for Auditor in 1922, and the 6th CD in 1924.
Putnam was a resident of Excelsior, operator of a fleet of boats on Lake Minnetonka, and candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner in 1930.
Meyer was a resident of Carver, former Editor and Publisher of the Carver Journal, and former secretary of the state Dairy and Food Commission.
Nystrom was a resident of Minneapolis, former Evangelical pastor, and employee of the state Grain Inspection Department.
Rush was resident of Minneapolis who worked in flour milling, railroad and freight traffic.
Hinebaugh was a resident of Minneapolis, national organizer for the Lincoln Clubs, and nominee for HD 34 in 1926 and 1930.