Minnesota Governor. He was the founder, editor and publisher of the Askov American newspaper and a state legislator before he was elected lieutenant governor in 1935. He succeeded Governor Floyd B. Olson upon Olson's death the following year, serving through 1937. Peterson did not seek re-election but was later defeated twice by Harold Stassen.
Minnesota Governor. He was the founder, editor and publisher of the Askov American newspaper and a state legislator before he was elected lieutenant governor in 1935. He succeeded Governor Floyd B. Olson upon Olson's death the following year, serving through 1937. Peterson did not seek re-election but was later defeated twice by Harold Stassen.
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