Minnesota Town's Mayor Was Elected When He Was Three Years Old
If only more mayors would spend more time eating ice cream and fishing
DORSET, Minn. (AP) — Supporters of the mayor in the tiny tourist town of Dorset can stuff the ballot box all they want as he seeks re-election. The mayor — a short guy — is known for his fondness of ice cream and fishing. And he's got the county's top law enforcement official in his pocket.
Say hello to Mayor Robert "Bobby" Tufts. He's 4 years old and not even in school yet.
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