Takeaways from former Gov. Mark Dayton’s book stop in Northfield

By: Maya Betti

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 783

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Former Gov. Mark Dayton recently began a book tour following the release of “Perseverance,” a memoir reflecting on his nearly five decades in Minnesota politics.

Dayton has rarely been seen in public after retiring from office in 2019. In revisiting the people and experiences that influenced his career, however, he’s sought to offer some insight into the current political landscape ahead of November’s elections.

Dayton recently joined longtime friend and semi-retired …

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