Some politicians see their careers end with term limits, or on election day in the voting booth.

But in Cormorant Village, the town mayor is pretty "Dog-Gone" certain retirement is just weeks away.

Parades, media interviews, dog shows, and now an author has written a new book about him.

Mayor Duke spent the morning sending out some good summertime vibes.

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Laid back, a little drowsy.

After a busy, wet weekend, Cormorant Village was quiet, except for the Bridge game going on at the community center.

"He has that smile on his face," Dave Rick, Duke's owner, said.

And this is Duke's life as mayor, sitting near Main street, keeping an eye on his town for the last 4-years as the ceremonial leader of this small lakes town.

"Such an easy going dog," said Rick.

As this small town prepares for Cormorant Daze later this summer, all are pretty mindful of the most recent news.

Duke is stepping down, retiring.

He is thirteen, and his time has come.

Duke had a long weekend, a big trip to the dog groomer for today's TV segment.

Guy's gotta look good you know.

“Got cleaned up on Saturday, it took five hours,” said Rick.

And now To celebrate Duke.

Longtime West Fargo elementary teacher Jolene Beckman has just finished a children's book about the adorable dog.

"There is a small town in Minnesota and they have a mayor but that mayor is not a person, it is a dog," said Beckman.

It tells his story, winning the election as a write-in.

It also shows the many pictures of Duke on national, and global tv shows, working parades, crowds, and parties.

This Great Pyrenees who has captured the hearts here in lakes country and as the book reveals, taught us all some great life lessons; be chill, join in, and be kind.