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- H. Peter Albrecht
- Mary Ann Backman
- Phillip Mardi Bauermeister
- Thomas P. Bergen
- Nick, Joanne, Mark Blazevic
- Gwendolyn M. Braff
- Marlys C. Breeggemann
- Leigh Bristol-Kagan
- Richard John Brix
- Linda Marie Carlstedt
- Aron Dahlquist
- Janice Reimer Derksen
- Stephen R. Dunn
- Vernon 'Chub' Ebnet
- Rodney E. Erickson
- rubye Anne Erickson
- Diana Kay Faiella
- Elizabeth 'Beth' Fairley
- Charles M. 'Chuck' Fischer
- Carole Fisher
- Alice I. Flanders
- Alexander Donald Foss
- Andrew John Furlong
- Bruce E. Hansen
- Lori Jo Hansen
- Rosalie J. Hansen
- James N. Hemann
- Megan Nichole Herda Datta
- Thomas Spencer Holman, Jr.
- Bryan C. Howe
- Molly Susan (Dorsey) Huyber
- Thomas Hyland
- Diana Kay Jacobson
- Joseph Michael 'Joey' Johnston
- Gail A. Jolitz
- Susan 'Sue' (Edstrom) Jubert
- Rita Ines (Yriart) King
- Barbara Andrews Koropchak
- Kalju Kubits
- James Kenneth 'Ken' Ludgate
- Richard Stillwell McGinnis
- Steven 'Rollie' McKenzie
- Gordon Henry 'Gordy' Meagher
- Ray Edward Miller
- Elita Ozolins
- Jeffrey Wayne 'Jeff' Perkins
- Allan E. Peterson
- Marilyn Doris (Renstrom) Pickard
- Bernard Quinn
- Judith Kay Richey
- J. Peter Ritten
- William 'Hank' Roberts
- Carole Florence (Turcotte) Ruppert
- Constance Louise Ryan
- Reginald Dean Schroeder
- Thomas Warren 'Tom' Stewart
- Paul Edward Swanson
- Jerome Dean 'Jerry' Triplett
- Dennis 'Denny' Walstrom
- Gloria Joyce Wietzke
- Clayton Wilmes
- Gerald Arthur Young
- Sharon M. Zajac
- Mary L. (Paulsen) Zappe
- Vincent Paul Zweber
Sharon Lubinski, first openly gay U.S. marshal and longtime MPD leader, dies at 71
Lubinski came out in 1993 and later became one of the highest serving women in law enforcement nationwide.
Peter Hall, architect and preservationist, dies at 82
He helped kick-start renovation along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Florian Chmielewski, former senator and Funtime Band accordion player, dies at 97
Chmielewski played at his own 97th birthday party at the VFW two months ago.
Whitey Herzog, who managed Cardinals vs. Twins in 1987 World Series, dies
The Hall of Fame manager led the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and one World Series title in the 1980s.
Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89
As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
Former 'KQRS Morning Show' prankster Lee Siegfried, aka Crazy Cabbie, dies at 55
He was behind a fake Brett Favre story that made national news.
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Many people in the art world urged Serra to stop making sculpture after a rigger was crushed to death in 1975 when one plate of a piece being installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis accidentally came loose.
St. Paul guitarist Billy Larson, 'a Kmart Keith Richards,' dies of brain cancer
The proud St. Paul East Sider was co-founder of the Minnesota Music Café.
William Whitworth, revered writer and editor, is dead at 87
Among Whitworth's accomplishments: After Garrison Keillor wrote an article for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry, "he pushed me to do a Saturday night variety show myself, patterned on the Opry, which led to 'A Prairie Home Companion,' " Keillor said.
From Mumbai to Minnesota, Srimati Neenaben Gada shared her native Indian culture
Arriving as an immigrant in her 20s, Neena Gada helped create a home for Indian culture in Minnesota.
David Leventhal, who led Cecil's Deli in St. Paul for more than four decades, dies at 85
Leventhal and his wife, Sheila, owned and operated the Highland Park institution and ensured the family business would pass to his children and grandchildren.
Joe Madison, radio host who merged talk format and activism, dies at 74
Lorraine Blumenfeld Hertz, who stayed positive through WWII, Alzheimer's, dies at age 100
The former teacher died last month in St. Paul.
Remembering Jon Pankake: A Grammy-winning folk scholar and early critic of Bob Dylan
His job was advising University of Minnesota students, but he gave Dylan unsolicited advice.
Michael Berman, political strategist who revealed private struggles, dies at 84
The Duluth native came to Washington as a top aide to Vice President Walter Mondale and built a career as an eclectic insider.
Rochester's music man never missed his chance to help others
Longtime Lourdes music teacher Gene Eiden died in December at 93 years old.
Peter Crombie, actor known for 'Seinfeld' appearances, dies at 71
He played the role of "Crazy" Joe Davola on five episodes
Anderson: From canvas to conservation, Jim Killen left his mark
Some of the Owatonna resident's best work was as a conservationist. Killen died Jan. 6 at age 89.
Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong's funeral service to be held this month
The Xiong family announced on Facebook that services will be held Jan. 27-29 in St. Paul.
Coyne went to great lengths for running
The hats were many for David Coyne, who died unexpectedly Sunday. He helped launch a leading U.S. running organization — and a host of runners, too.