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Founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at age 81

Charles "Chuck" Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.

Felix Silla, Cousin Itt on TV's 'Addams Family,' dies at 84

Actors Lisa Loring (Wednesday) and Felix Silla (Cousin Itt) from the mid-60’s television series “The Addams Family” attended the “Hollywood Co

Felix Silla, who starred as the hairy Cousin Itt on "The Addams Family" and a robot on "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," has died. He was 84.

Star British choreographer Liam Scarlett dies at 35

Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett has died aged 35.

Liam Scarlett, a star British choreographer whose career was clouded by abuse allegations, has died. He was 35.

Local

Firefighters worked on putting out a fire at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Northeast Minneapolis on Monday, April 19.

A church in northeast Minneapolis heavily damaged in a fire

Judge halts enforcement of St. Paul tenant protections
Minn. program added acres of bee, pollinator habitat
Hotel coming to Duluth's historic former City Hall

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Sports

Minnesota Wild left wing Jordan Greenway, right, celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) during the se

Fiala responds after benching, leads Wild over Coyotes

Souhan: U's Johnson must keep more of Minnesota's hoops talent at home
Holmgren chooses Gonzaga, follows lead of ex-prep teammate Suggs
Twins have no new positive COVID-19 tests, will play Tuesday

Business

Wells Fargo & Co. says first-quarter net income jumped to $4.74 billion from $653 million a year earlier, when the pandemic struck the global economy.

Wells Fargo seems to be getting its Minnesota mojo back

How a deep freeze in the South burned Minnesota consumers
Health services providers remain committed to Lake Street
How to earn up to 5% interest on a Minnesota checking account

Opinion

Walter Mondale in 2014. The former vice president died Monday.

Walter Mondale, 1928-2021: A rich life devoted to public service

Stop the attacks on working journalists
Minnesota is armed and ready to defend its investment in whiteness
We must meet the crisis on America's border ... with Canada

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    Reusse: Whether 'Pretty Boy' or 'The Axe,' Larry Hennig was an original

    Before making a name for himself on the pro wrestling circuits, Larry Hennig was a Minnesota state wrestling champion at Robbinsdale High School in 1954. He died this week at age 82.

    Obituary: Entrepreneur Elliott Royce was a remarkable retiree

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    Politics

    Gov. Tim Walz, seen in 2019, is requesting additional law enforcement resources and seeking more funding as Derek Chauvin’s trial wraps up.

    Walz seeks law enforcement help, additional funding

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    Nation

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    Long after the loss, Mondale's liberal legacy still relevant

    In the last days of his life, former Vice President Walter Mondale received a steady stream of phone calls of appreciation. Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris all called to say goodbye and thank you.

    Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president, dies at 93

    Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost one of the most lopsided presidential elections after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93.

    Mondale remembered as effective policymaker, public servant

    Reaction to the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died Monday in Minneapolis at age 93:

    Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president, dies at 93

    Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost one of the most lopsided presidential elections after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93.

    Mondale remembered as effective policymaker, public servant

    Reaction to the death of former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died Monday in Minneapolis at age 93: