Mark Dayton

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mark-dayton

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1. When was Mark Dayton born?January 26, 1947
2. What is the governor of minnesota?40th Governor, served from 2011 to 2019
3. What is the u.s. senator?Represented Minnesota from 2001 to 2007
4. Who is Mark Dayton?Mark Dayton is a Minnesota politician who served as governor and U.S. senator. He is known for his progressive ideas and independent spirit.
5. What did Mark Dayton do before he entered politics?Before politics, he worked as a teacher and social worker in New York City and Boston. This helped him learn about community needs.

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