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Former Minnesota Rep. Karen Clark has died

Clark was the first openly lesbian politician to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.

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What happened Clark was the first openly lesbian politician to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.
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CenterFormer Minnesota Rep. Karen Clark has died

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 1, 2:50 AM

Former Minnesota Rep. Karen Clark has died

Clark was the first openly lesbian politician to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.

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