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- Keith Frank Bentley
- Marjorie J. (Mueller) Carlson
- Daniel F. Dettman
- Christian Harlow Fjelstad
- Leonard Ruben Graf
- John Eldor Hanson
- Stephen L. 'Steve' Kieselhorst
- Norma Jane Koenig
- David Larson
- Brindley Barrington 'Coach' McGowan, II
- Sr. Mary Margaret McKenzie, VHM
- Robert J. Nugent
- Frances Clare (Tromiczak) Ostlund
- Lorraine (Caouette) Padula
- Carol M. Palmquist
- Beverly Ann Roden
- Tyrone Fitzpatrick 'Malcolm' Small
- Frederick E. Winker
George Burbie, longtime social work leader, dies at 75
He oversaw a team in the employee assistance program at Ceridian Corp., and also worked as a nonprofit consultant, his wife said.
Dudley Riggs, godfather of Twin Cities comedy scene, dies at 88
The founder of the nation's oldest sketch-comedy troupe taught generations of comic talent, including Louie Anderson and Al Franken.
Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92
Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who brought investigative moxie to the British press, newsmaking dash to the American book business through best-sellers like "Primary Colors" and synergetic buzz to all as author-publisher Tina Brown's husband, has died. He was 92.
Local
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Trump rally highlights tensions over race in Beltrami County
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Sports
Role to fill: Vikings turn to Wilson at linebacker in Barr's absence
Playoff-bound Twins comfortable in quarantine but 'so bored'
Seattle puts Lynx in 0-2 hole in WNBA semifnals
Reusse: Seeing The Big Dipper in a little town in '59 a moment of glory
Business
U.S. Bank rolls out new branch formats for digital age
Mortenson set to break ground on second Destination Medical Center building in Rochester
Target will hire 7,400 seasonal workers in Twin Cities for the holidays
H.B. Fuller CEO sees economic disruption into next year
Opinion
Vote boldly, vote carefully, to ensure it counts
Unlike 2016, race is on to fill Ginsburg's seat
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Variety
George Floyd's death inspires Minnesota violinist to create 'video meditation'
Massive reissue of Prince's best album shows he had 'no time for self-pity' in 1987
24 Minnesota restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
Ordway brings tears with its first show in six months – on a loading dock
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Patrick Reusse
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.
Christopher Snowbeck
Obituary: Entrepreneur Elliott Royce was a remarkable retiree
At age 96, Elliott Royce attended trampoline class three times per week. The hobby fit with his retirement routine of falling five times every morning…
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Webster is master of realistic wildlife art
Bill Webster captured the true beauty of game birds.
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Politics
Despite Trump attacks, both parties vow orderly election
Minnesota congressional race delayed after candidate's death
Democrats to redraft virus relief in bid to jump-start talks
Voting has started in Minnesota: A guide to what you need to know
Nation
Parents sending COVID-19 infected kids to school, Wisconsin officials warn
Iowa fines beef plant $957 after huge coronavirus outbreak
Kenosha shooter's defense portrays him as 'American patriot'
Judge dismisses suit against Fox over Trump affair story
World
Night images reveal many new detention sites in China's Xinjian region
Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid scandal
Virus delays Rio's Carnival for first time in a century
Canadian party's support for legislation bolsters Trudeau
Curious Minnesota
What was the most destructive tornado in Minnesota history?
Why do Minnesota coyotes howl when trains go by?
Who decides when the I-35W bridge is lit in color, and how is it done?
Why do some major Twin Cities highways not connect directly?
Duluth
College students spur spike in new COVID-19 cases in St. Louis County as deaths also rise
Indie TV festival goes digital only for second year in Duluth
St. Louis County Board approves 1.48% maximum tax levy
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and Visit Duluth consider merging
Celebs
Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich call off engagement after 2 months
Evel Knievel's son suing Disney over 'Toy Story 4' character
Trump's author niece sues, saying family cheated her of millions
'Grateful': Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik
Agriculture
Corn, soybean prices rally on Chinese demand, disaster in Iowa
China's corn crop hurt by storms, may raise U.S. import purchases
Ethanol waivers become central issue in presidential battle for Minnesota farm votes
Gene-editing research by Calyxt exec at U of M for a time lacked proper oversight
Inspired
New Hope co-parenting coach helps divorced moms and dads put kids first
Mpls. veterinarians offer free pet care to dogs and cats of owners facing homelessness
Sanneh Foundation adds new athletic fields, dome for year-round sports in St. Paul
This 'Gamer Grandma' has more than 900,000 'grandkids'
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Arizona will provide the state's three public universities with $14 million in additional funding to boost their efforts to test, track and respond to the coronavirus.
Clarification: Western Wildfires-Special Places story
In a story published September 22, 2020, The Associated Press reported that George Atiyeh, a storied logger-turned-conservationist who was instrumental in saving forest land, died in wildfires in Oregon. Authorities say human remains have been found on his property but they have not been positively identified. Atiyeh is the last person reported as missing from blazes in Marion County, Oregon.
Pro wrestling legend Road Warrior Animal dies at age 60
Joe Laurinaitis was raised in Minnesota and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
Dear Donald, Dear Mr. President: A Trump-Nixon '80s tale
They were two men in Manhattan who craved the same thing: validation. One was a brash, young real estate developer looking to put his stamp on New York, the other a disgraced elder statesman bent on repairing his reputation.
Eugene Loya, dentist and avid golfer, dies of COVID-19 at 83
When Eugene Loya moved his dentistry practice from northeast Minneapolis to Nisswa, many of his loyal patients followed him Up North for checkups.Besides being one…