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“When I introduce myself, I say, 'My name is Martha.' People don't just say, 'Oh, nice to meet you,' they have something to say. They say, 'Oh, my grandma's name was Martha. I loved her.'”

Martha Wegner comes out of her shell at dance class.

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Dec 14, 2021

Twin Cities, Minnesota

Jul 24, 2019

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Martha in the plaid dress and her sisters in 1966.

Rande and dance partner Cheryl pictured on Soul Train.

Martha performing at the State Fair.

Martha performing as Taylor Swift.