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- Norma J. (Rokke) Clark
- Earl Davis, Jr.
- Lavina M. (Amundson) Davis
- Brenda Francine DeFlores
- Shirley M. Hoeft
- Thomas L. 'TJ' Jacobs
- Patricia A. Kinkel
- Rose Mary Kollodge
- Perrin Brown Lilly
- Dorothy M. Mach
- Joyce Howard McFarland
- Donald E. Montgomery
- Gregory A. Peterson
- Mark Silberg
- Ruth K. Steimle
- Jean Tieman
- Eric Allen Tuominen
- Brian John Tuttle
- Mary J. (Hennessy) Weinschreider
- Clinton W. Yancey
Ron Rabinovitz, pen pal to Jackie Robinson, dies at 76
Wisconsin native never stopped sharing story of a lifetime.
Paula Goldberg, fearless advocate for children with disabilities and PACER Center co-founder, dies at 79
A pragmatic optimist, the co-founder of PACER Center in Bloomington became an internationally recognized leader.
Mary-Fred Bausman-Watkins, educator, school founder, dies at 59
Founding parent of Twin Cities German Immersion School went on to teach German at St. Paul Central.
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Catholic Charities opens new $75M affordable housing project in downtown Minneapolis
Couple arrested for stealing $400K in high-end merchandise from Nordstrom Ridgedale
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Sports
Reusse: Legendary hockey voice Al Shaver still bleeds Minnesota sports from afar
Who goes, who stays? A player-by-player look at the Wild roster
Scoggins: Charge Twins with error for sending Lewis back to minors
No more fear: Veteran Kendricks plays role in new Vikings culture
Business
The worst appears over for bird flu in Minnesota poultry operations
A bear market may be on the horizon. Here's what that means
Minnesota's unemployment rate falls to record low of 2.2%
Opinion
The point of cryptocurrencies remains a mystery
More accountability for Floyd's death
Taking shooters' 'ideas' seriously gives them toxic influence
Another shooting. What story will we tell ourselves this time?
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Variety
Highlights — and 'Delight' — as live music returns to Minneapolis' Art-A-Whirl
Review: New era for 'Downton Abbey' has a shaky start, but in the end it feels like home
Bob Odenkirk winds down his journey as Jimmy, uh, Saul, no, Gene
Elizabeth McGovern was 'giddy' to return to 'Downton Abbey'
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Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Walter Mondale's urn rich in family and history
Made by Stillwater potter Warren MacKenzie, the urn once held the ashes of Mondale's wife, Joan
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.
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…
Politics
Senate votes final congressional OK for $40B Ukraine aid
Late Rep. Jim Hagedorn's family sues his widow for medical expenses
Dennis Smith drops out of Minnesota attorney general race
Where does money for tax cut, spending deal come from?
Nation
More than 75% of long COVID patients weren't hospitalized for initial illness
Grand jury indicts man in Buffalo supermarket shooting
Census overcount may have saved Minnesota from losing congressional seat
US case of monkeypox reported in Massachusetts man
World
Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs
EXPLAINER: What is monkeypox and where is it spreading?
Jordan king places 'erratic' half-brother under house arrest
NATO chief sure spat over Sweden, Finland will be resolved
Curious Minnesota
How the heck did Minnesota end up with a state muffin?
Why does Minnesota require new license plates every seven years?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
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Duluth
Dreams of a restored St. Louis River 'finally coming to fruition'
EPA announces $4.5 million in grants for five Minnesota communities
St. Louis County declares state of emergency as waters approach peak
Former high school football player in Proctor, Minn., pleads guilty to felony sexual assault of teammate
Celebs
With sequel plans, Rob Reiner turns 'Spinal Tap' up to 11
Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall
Jill Biden, Selena Gomez lead talk on youth mental health
Taylor Swift gets honorary degree from New York University
Inspired
Pillow fort at Minneapolis church is more than just fluffy fun
Documentary showcases power of women, including its Minneapolis director
At age 101, he finally gets his high school diploma
With a little human help, monarchs are back, at least this year
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Vangelis, the Greek 'Chariots of Fire' composer, dies at 79
Vangelis, the Greece-born electronic composer who wrote the Academy Award-winning score for the film "Chariots of Fire" and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died. He was 79.
Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired 'Sound of Music,' dies
Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie "The Sound of Music," has died.
Green options transforming a wedding industry prone to waste
The wedding industry remains fraught with waste, but a growing contingent of brides and grooms is pushing for more sustainable changes, from the way they invite guests to the food they serve and the clothes they wear.
Boy dies after being buried under sand dune at state park
A 13-year-old Utah boy has died from his injuries a day after a sand dune he was digging in collapsed and buried him at a state park, officials said Monday.
Man killed in downtown Minneapolis apartment was beloved performing arts instructor
Patrick Moore taught young people at the center in north Minneapolis for many years.
Candidate in hospital, others scrambling before Pa. primary
The last full day of campaigning in Pennsylvania's hotly contested primaries for governor and U.S. Senate began Monday with a top Senate candidate in the hospital and establishment Republicans trying to stave off victories by candidates they worry will be unelectable in the fall.
Naomi Judd celebrated at 'River of Time' memorial service
Naomi Judd was celebrated with words and soaring music at a public memorial service Sunday that ended with her daughter Wynonna announcing that a tour planned for later this year would go on.
Prominent Israeli peace negotiator Uri Savir dies at 69
Uri Savir, a prominent Israeli peace negotiator and dogged believer in the need for a settlement with the Palestinians, has died, according to Israeli media reports. He was 69.
Harper, Phillies continue to roll with 8-3 win over Dodgers
Dodger Stadium has always been one of Bryce Harper's favorite visiting ballparks.
Kathryn 'Jennie' Lightfoot, who played key role in Twin Cities Native American community, dies at 83
Kathryn Jeanette "Jennie" Lightfoot devoted a lifetime of service to the American Indian community in the Twin Cities. For decades, she played a central role…