Minnesota’s famous “Blue Ribbon Baker,” Marjorie Johnson, has died at the age of 106.
Her family confirmed the news on Thursday.
Johnson, who won countless blue ribbons at county and state fairs, regularly visited 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS and Twin Cities Live at the Minnesota State Fair, highlighting her beloved recipes and cookbook.
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Despite her diminutive, sub-5-foot-tall frame, Johnson was a giant, becoming a darling not only in Minnesota but on many national television shows as well, thanks to her lively personality and passion for baking.
