The Dayton file

December 9, 2010 at 5:21AM

THE MARK DAYTON FILE

Born: Jan. 26, 1947, Minneapolis

Family: Twice divorced; two adult sons, Eric and Andrew

Education: Graduated from Yale University cum laude, 1969.

Political background: Aide to U.S. Sen. Walter Mondale, 1975-76; aide to Gov. Rudy Perpich, 1977-78; Minnesota economic development commissioner, 1978; state auditor, 1991-95; U.S. senator, 2001-2007.

Favorite food: Peanut M&Ms

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