A city in Minnesota lost a valuable leader and asset to the community last week. Cormorant Township is in Becker County, about 2.5 hours northwest of St. Cloud, and has a small population with big hearts.

Their beloved mayor, Duke the Great Pyrenees, passed away last Thursday. Mayor Duke was first elected as a write-in candidate in 2014 and did three one-year terms as honorary mayor. Duke has used his popularity and platform to help raise money for the Humane Society, Crazy Days, and just bring joy to the small community.

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Mayor Duke's owners posted on his Facebook page saying:

Our beloved mayor Duke went to doggie heaven today. He will be greatly missed. we will have a memorial for him in march or April at the Cormorant town hall. Thanks to all who express their condolences it means a lot of hard times like this. Sincerely,
Karen and Dave

A community favorite at Cormorant Daze in the the summer, and the cutest and fluffiest government leader in the state will be greatly missed. Rest easy Mayor.

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