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Leo John Reding (June 6, 1924 – October 12, 2015) was an American politician. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Reding received his bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of St. Thomas. He taught high school and was a meat cutter at the Hormel Plant. Reding served on the Austin city council and as mayor of Austin, Minnesota. From 1975 to 1995, Reding served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was a Democrat.