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The origin of Floyd of Rosedale
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Gov. Floyd B. Olson was elected Minnesota governor in 1930 and re-elected in 1932 and 1934. He died in August, 1936, just months after the "Floyd of Rosedale" tradition was born. (Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society)

Gov. Floyd B. Olson was elected Minnesota governor in 1930 and re-elected in 1932 and 1934. He died in August, 1936, just months after the "Floyd of Rosedale" tradition was born.

(Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society)
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