About Mark Dayton

  • Born Jan. 26, 1947
  • Sworn in as Minnnesota Governor Jan. 3, 2011
  • U.S. Senator 2001 - 2007
  • B.A., Yale University
Mark Dayton

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Dayton: State investments require 'careful' approach DFL Gov. Mark Dayton followed up his State of the State speech by talking with MPR's Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
Dayton discusses top 2014 Legislature issues Gov. Mark Dayton looks ahead to the 2014 legislative session with MPR's Cathy Wurzer, talking about his stand on the "unsession," taxes, marijuana and other issues that are sure to come before lawmakers this year.
Gov. Dayton on medical marijuana, the session Gov. Mark Dayton joins us to discuss some of the latest news out of the state Capitol.
Revised Dayton budget calls for increased transit tax Gov. Mark Dayton's revised budget calls for a half-cent increase in the metro transit sales tax. That proposal is double the amount in his previous budget.

Regional Mark Dayton Stories

Star Tribune, June 5, 2024, 2:00 AM
OPINION EXCHANGE | Mark Dayton: Read public sentiment and worry
Star Tribune, March 27, 2024, 2:00 AM
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
Star Tribune, March 25, 2024, 2:00 AM
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires

National Mark Dayton Stories

Star Tribune, June 5, 2024, 2:00 AM
OPINION EXCHANGE | Mark Dayton: Read public sentiment and worry
Star Tribune, March 27, 2024, 2:00 AM
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
Star Tribune, March 25, 2024, 2:00 AM
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires

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