12 days of 'star wars'

This holiday season, "Star Wars" is the gift that keeps on giving. Leading up to the Dec. 18 release of "The Force Awakens," we’ll give you a new "Star Wars"-related story every day.

Ultimate Star Wars Battle — Winner

12 Days of 'Star Wars': The Jedi Council — aka a few Star Tribune staffers with a little free time – ranked 32 of the most important characters in the Star Wars movies and asked readers to weigh in with their favorites. More than a few favorites fell along the way, but there can be only one winner in the end.

The Force awakens for Minnesota's 'Star Wars' superfans

For millions of "Star Wars" fans, the Force is about to be reawakened with a highly anticipated new movie. For some Minnesotans, who don high-quality costumes from the films, it never slept.

Original 'Star Wars' kids excited to share 'Force Awakens' with their kids

Next week's release of Episode VII is a family affair for many Twin Citians as the franchise spans generations, thanks in part to Disney's takeover.

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