Alvin O. HofstadAlvin Ottman Hofstad was an American farmer and politician.Early life, career and deathHofstad was born in Madison, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, and was a farmer. He lived in Madison, Minnesota with his wife and family. Hofstad served on the Madison School Board. He also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1951 to his death in 1962. He died while still in office.