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Former Lt. Gov. Marlene Johnson's new memoir covers politics, life

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Marlene Johnson was elected as Minnesota’s lieutenant governor twice, becoming the state’s first woman to hold that office. She’s written a memoir about her time in office and beyond. She’ll discuss the book at the Fayetteville Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 10. The book is titled “Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership and Love.” Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with her over Zoom.

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