Mark Dayton & Lori Sturdevant at the Grand Event Center
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Content welcomes Minnesota governor Mark Dayton in conversation with Star Tribune columnist Lori Sturdevant about his memoir, PERSEVERANCE. Please join us at the Grand Event Center on Sunday, September 20 at 4 pm. NOTE: Doors will open at 3:00 pm for attendees with accessibility needs ONLY. General seating will begin at 3:30 pm. If you have accessibility needs, please contact [email protected].
An entertaining, insightful, and revealing account of a man born into social prominence who dedicated his life to public service. A candid look behind the curtain at contemporary politics in the state and the nation.
The scion of a legendary department store family, Mark Dayton could have chosen any profession. He grew up in an environment of business savvy and social largesse, inspired by the belief that great privilege demands social responsibility and community commitment—a belief that led him to a life in public service.
In his own words, PERSEVERANCE tells Dayton’s life story, from his childhood in a dysfunctional household to his political awakening, his early life in politics, and his friendship with Senator Paul Wellstone, whose call, “We all do better when we all do better,” served as a lodestar for Dayton’s ongoing work.
Readers follow Dayton from his first elected state office, to his time in the US Senate, to his two terms as Minnesota’s governor. As pointed in his assessments of himself as in those of his colleagues, Dayton discusses mistakes as well as achievements. He gives credit where it is due, regardless of political affiliations.
The book ends with a postscript on our current moment in public life. In addition to providing an enduring record of recent political history, this memoir offers case studies of problems being remedied swiftly under leadership motivated by empathy. Perseverance provides occasion for conversations of consequence and substance, today and for years to come.
Mark Dayton served two terms as the fortieth governor of Minnesota, from 2011 to 2019. His other elected offices include state auditor and US senator. Dayton lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Lori Sturdevant is a retired editorial writer and occasional columnist covering state politics and government for the Minnesota Star Tribune. A native of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Sturdevant is the author, co-author or editor of 15 books and is a three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award. She and her husband Martin Vos live in St. Paul; they have three grown children and two grandchildren.
This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested. If the number of RSVPs is at or near the maximum capacity of the Grand Event Center, only attendees who have RSVP'd will be admitted. If you RSVP'd and can no longer attend or wish to change the number of people in your party, please e-mail [email protected]. Thank you!
An entertaining, insightful, and revealing account of a man born into social prominence who dedicated his life to public service. A candid look behind the curtain at contemporary politics in the state and the nation.
The scion of a legendary department store family, Mark Dayton could have chosen any profession. He grew up in an environment of business savvy and social largesse, inspired by the belief that great privilege demands social responsibility and community commitment—a belief that led him to a life in public service.
In his own words, PERSEVERANCE tells Dayton’s life story, from his childhood in a dysfunctional household to his political awakening, his early life in politics, and his friendship with Senator Paul Wellstone, whose call, “We all do better when we all do better,” served as a lodestar for Dayton’s ongoing work.
Readers follow Dayton from his first elected state office, to his time in the US Senate, to his two terms as Minnesota’s governor. As pointed in his assessments of himself as in those of his colleagues, Dayton discusses mistakes as well as achievements. He gives credit where it is due, regardless of political affiliations.
The book ends with a postscript on our current moment in public life. In addition to providing an enduring record of recent political history, this memoir offers case studies of problems being remedied swiftly under leadership motivated by empathy. Perseverance provides occasion for conversations of consequence and substance, today and for years to come.
Mark Dayton served two terms as the fortieth governor of Minnesota, from 2011 to 2019. His other elected offices include state auditor and US senator. Dayton lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Lori Sturdevant is a retired editorial writer and occasional columnist covering state politics and government for the Minnesota Star Tribune. A native of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Sturdevant is the author, co-author or editor of 15 books and is a three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award. She and her husband Martin Vos live in St. Paul; they have three grown children and two grandchildren.
This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested. If the number of RSVPs is at or near the maximum capacity of the Grand Event Center, only attendees who have RSVP'd will be admitted. If you RSVP'd and can no longer attend or wish to change the number of people in your party, please e-mail [email protected]. Thank you!
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