Marjorie Johnson, MN's beloved 'Blue Ribbon Baker,' dies at 106

Famous Minnesota State Fair baker passes away

If you’ve been to the Minnesota State Fair, perhaps you’ve seen a ribbon next to one of Marjorie Johnson’s baked goods. The frequent competitor will be remembered for her sweet treats. KARE 11 reports “Johnson, renowned throughout Minnesota for her award-winning baked goods at the Minnesota State Fair, has died at 106, according to her family. … Born in Minneapolis in 1919, the woman warmly known as the ‘Blue Ribbon Baker’ didn’t enter baking co…

Legendary State Fair baker Marjorie Johnson, 106, dies

Johnson, who was born in 1919 and lived in Robbinsdale, began entering her baked goods in the Minnesota State Fair competitions in 1974.

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota's 'Blue Ribbon Baker' has died

Minnesota’s famous "Blue Ribbon Baker" and cookbook author, Marjorie Johnson has died at age 106.

Famous Minnesota State Fair baker Marjorie Johnson dies at 106

The Robbinsdale native earned thousands of baking ribbons and offered inspiration and advice to many home bakers on their quest to create ribbon-worthy bakes.

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota's 'Blue Ribbon Baker,' dies at 106

The diminutive Marjorie Johnson, known as the "Blue Ribbon Baker," was a regular at Minnesota fairs and also on national talk shows.

Marjorie Johnson, Minnesota State Fair’s ‘Blue Ribbon Baker,’ dies at 106

Marjorie Johnson, a staple of both Robbinsdale and the Minnesota State Fair baking community, has died. She was 106.