Lewis Lapham, editor who revived Harper's magazine, dies at 89

His promotion to managing editor by the magazine's owner, the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Co., led to the departure of much of the magazine's staff. Lapham turned the once reliably liberal Harper's into what he called a "theater of ideas."

Former Elk River football coach McLean dies at 83

Terry McLean was a member of the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74

She said in June that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Bob Newhart believed Minneapolis played a pivotal role in his comedy career

WCCO Radio helped put the comic on the map.

University of Minnesota ag visionary, Forever Green Initiative founder Don Wyse dies

The University of Minnesota crop scientist helped develop Kernza and pennycress, key parts of the regenerative agriculture movement.

Former Minneapolis chef Remy Pettus dies at 41

He had recently left the restaurant industry to pursue another passion: writing.

Jeff Bartlett, lighting designer and former Southern Theater artistic director, dies at 73

The "painter with lights" helped performing arts companies launch even as he helped artists realize their visions onstage.

Minneapolis musician-turned-writer Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu's Petals dies at 62

Her 2007 memoir, "Petal Pusher," colorfully documented the music career that gave way to writing and starting a family.

Former Gophers, NFL center Greg Larson dead at 84

A captain on the 1960 national championship team, Greg Larson went on to play 13 seasons for the New York Giants.

Ed Prohofsky, state basketball coach for five decades from high schools to Timberwolves and Lynx, dead at 90

Ed Prohofsky's legacy includes helping Minnesota begin sanctioning adapted high school sports.

Retired central Minnesota police chief fatally struck by semi while bicycling

Robert Ringstrom was killed in a collision at an intersection in St. Joseph, Minn. He was a career law enforcement officer who at one time led the police department in Sartell.

Jamal Mitchell 1988-2024

A true peacekeeper with a "megawatt" smile, Mitchell joined the police force to build community bridges.

Prominent North Dakota attorney, ex-chief judge for reservation found dead in Minnesota lake

William Delmore was fishing with his son at Starlight Bay Resort in Hubbard County when he fell into the water. He was a prominent North Dakota attorney and one-time chief judge at Standing Rock Reservation.

Obituaries advice & support

Elizabeth 'Betty' Grant, co-founder of Amigos del Mercado in Minneapolis, dies at 77

The organization helps immigrants navigate life in Minnesota; "Betty's dedication to the center was really amazing."

Joanne Von Blon, who fueled Minnesota's arts scene, dies at 100

Married to Philip Von Blon, who helped found the Guthrie Theater, she had her own passions, writing book reviews and serving on literary boards.

Twin Cities native Dolores Rosedale, glamorous '50s TV model and actress, dies at 95

The Minnesota native also had a memorable scene in "The Seven Year Itch" and had a doll named after her.