Yvonne Prettner Solon | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Prettner Solon in 2012 | |
| 47th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – 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 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Solon |
| Succeeded by | Roger Reinert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1946 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sam Solon (deceased) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Duluth (BSD, MA) |
| Occupation | psychologist, legislator |
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]
- ^ "Democrat Dayton wins Minnesota Gov. recount". CNN. 2010-12-04. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
- ^ Brian Bakst (January 14, 2014). "Minn. Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon says no to 2nd term". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ Briana Bierschbach (January 14, 2014). "Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon, announcing she won't run again, reflects on highlights, limited role". MinnPost. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ Tim Pugmire (January 14, 2014). "Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon not running for re-election". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved January 14, 2014.