March of the Governors #40 Mark Dayton

Ramsey County History podcast by Paul Nelson

Nov 1, 202401:13:31Government & Organizations

Mark Dayton, Minnesota's fortieth governor, was the oldest to assume that office for the first time at sixty-three. He stepped into the role with vast political experience. In the 1970s, he served as legislative aide and...

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