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State Patrol legacy follows father's footsteps

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Dane Lazenberry is following in his father’s footsteps. 
He thought he’d probably be a nurse or teacher, someone who helps others. For a while he intended to try marine...

A lot of people dream of following in their fathers' footsteps. Dane Lazenberry, left, is the rare man who actually did it, he said. He is working the same job his father, Dennis, worked. Dennis says his son has the demeanor and work ethic to be a fine Minnesota State Trooper. (Photo by Mathias Baden)
Dane Lazenberry, a Woodbury High School graduate, wore his full uniform at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis, where the Minnesota State Patrol held its graduation ceremony for 50 cadets who had completed 16 weeks of grueling law enforcement training. (Submitted photo)
Jake Bredsted, left, and Dane Lazenberry takes an oath to serve the people of Minnesota as he becomes a state trooper, alongside 48 other cadets in mid-May. (Submitted photo)
Retired Lt. Col. Dennis Lazenberry poses in uniform during his days as a Minnesota State Trooper. The Woodbury resident returned to the State Patrol and now works to recruit diverse candidates to the department. (Submitted photo)
On the day Dennis Lazenberry, center, was named lieutenant colonel (assistant chief) of the Minnesota State Patrol, Dane, left, was just a baby. Also pictured are Debby, Blake, Aleka, and Kristie -- all at the Minnesota State Capitol for the ceremony. That was a special day for Dennis, but nothing like the day Dane graduated and became a State Trooper, too. (Submitted photo)
Dane Lazenberry wears Badge No. 140, the same number his father once wore, as a Minnesota State Trooper. (Photo by Mathias Baden)
Dennis Lazenberry pins his old Badge No. 140 on his son as Dane becomes a Minnesota State Trooper. (Submitted photo)
Dennis Lazenberry pins his old Badge No. 140 on his son as Dane becomes a Minnesota State Trooper. (Submitted photo)
Pictured are, from left, Blake, Debby, Dane, Aleka, Dennis and Kristie Lazenberry of Woodbury. About the day Dane graduated and became a Minnesota State Trooper, Dennis said: "We're all happy campers." (Submitted photo)
A lot of people dream of following in their fathers' footsteps. Dane Lazenberry, left, is the rare man who actually did it, he said. He is working the same job his father, Dennis, worked. Dennis says his son has the demeanor and work ethic to be a fine Minnesota State Trooper. (Photo by Mathias Baden)

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