# James B. Goetz *Minnesota Republican politician and radio broadcaster; 38th lieutenant governor of Minnesota (1967–1971)* James "Jim" Burton Goetz (May 28, 1936 – March 17, 2019), a Republican, held office as the 38th [[Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota]] from January 2, 1967, until January 4, 1971.[^1] Before and alongside his political career he worked in radio broadcasting.[^1] Goetz was the owner of a Winona radio station, KAGE, which now operates as KGSL.[^1] He was a native of Freeport, Illinois, made his adult home in Winona, [[Minnesota]], and spent his retirement in Naples, Florida, where he died at 82.[^1] ## Early life Goetz's birthplace was Freeport, Illinois. As an adult he resided in Winona, Minnesota.[^1] ## Broadcasting In Winona, Goetz owned radio station KAGE, whose call sign is now KGSL.[^1] ## Lieutenant governorship Goetz, a Republican, was Minnesota's 38th lieutenant governor. His term began on January 2, 1967, and ended on January 4, 1971.[^1] ## Death Goetz and his wife and family moved to Naples, Florida, for his retirement. He died there on March 17, 2019, aged 82, with family members present.[^1] ## In the Minnesota record ### Who - James "Jim" Burton Goetz, Republican politician and radio broadcaster; 38th lieutenant governor of Minnesota.[^1] ### What - Lieutenant governor of Minnesota; owner of radio station KAGE (now KGSL) in Winona, Minnesota.[^1] ### When - Born May 28, 1936; lieutenant governor January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971; died March 17, 2019.[^1] ### Where - Born in Freeport, Illinois; lived in Winona, Minnesota; retired to and died in Naples, Florida.[^1] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *James B. Goetz* (revision 1359258124, retrieved 2026-10-25) — birth and death dates, party, lieutenant governorship and its dates, ownership of KAGE (now KGSL), residences and place of death. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_B._Goetz