Marjorie Johnson obit

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota’s ‘Blue Ribbon Baker,’ dies

 

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Minnesota’s famous “Blue Ribbon Baker,” Marjorie Johnson, has died at the age of 106.

Her family confirmed the news on Thursday. Known as the Blue Ribbon Baker, was an American baker from Robbinsdale, Minnesota, born in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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.

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.

irst made famous through her guest appearances on KSTP radio's Garage Logic, she appeared on numerous talk shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The View, and The Kelly Clarkson Show in September 2019 at age 100. Johnson won over 2,500 fair ribbons, including over 1,000 blue ribbons and numerous sweepstakes ribbons.

Johnson was born on August 9, 1919. She had dwarfism, with a height of 4 ft 8 in (142.24 cm).

In 2007, she became the newest correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She brought her home-made cooking to such events as the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Emmy Awards, and the Grammy Awards. She published the book The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking: With Marjorie in 2007.

Johnson turned 100 on August 9, 2019.