Jim Oberstar represented Minnesota 's 8th congressional district for over a quarter century . Former U.S. Rep. James `` Jim '' Oberstar , who represented Minnesota 's 8th congressional district for over a quarter century , has died . He was the first openly gay person elected to Congress, and he served in that position until his death last year at age 82. President Obama : `` Jim cared deeply about the people of Minnesota '' President Clinton : ` ` Jim was a good friend , a true and tireless public servant ''
Jim Oberstar represented Minnesota 's 8th congressional district for over a quarter century . He was the first openly gay person elected to Congress, and he served in that position until his death last year at age 82. President Obama : `` Jim cared deeply about the people of Minnesota '' President Clinton : ` ` Jim was a good friend , a true and tireless public servant ''