Douglas W. Carlson (November 1, 1939 - April 22, 2013) was an American veterinarian, beef farmer, and politician.
Born in Sandstone, Minnesota, Carlson served in the United States Air Force. He received his bachelor's degree and veterinary science degrees from the University of Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1975 and from 1977 to 1991 as a Republican. Later, Carlson served as Pine County, Minnesota commissioner. He died in Pine City, Minnesota.[1] [2]