Yvonne Prettner Solon
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Yvonne Prettner Solon (born February 3, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 47th lieutenant governor of Minnesota,[1] from 2011 to 2015. She is the sixth consecutive woman to serve in that capacity and is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She served with Governor Mark Dayton, who successfully ran for reelection, while she chose to retire at the end of her term.[2][3][4]
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Yvonne Prettner Solon | |
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47th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 3, 2011 ā January 5, 2015 | |
Governor | Mark Dayton |
Preceded by | Carol Molnau |
Succeeded by | Tina Smith |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district | |
In office February 4, 2002 ā January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Sam Solon |
Succeeded by | Roger Reinert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-02-03) February 3, 1946 (age 78) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sam Solon (deceased) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Duluth, Minnesota |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth |
Occupation | psychologist, legislator |
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