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- Charles Arthur Alcon, Sr.
- Carolyn L. (Fernstrom) Anderson
- Sharon Lynn (Crews) Anderson
- Troy Mayer Anderson
- Connie L. (Picha) Arbogast
- George E. Astedt
- Lawrence 'Guy' Aus
- Kyle Henry Bakken, SSG
- Margaret Mary J. 'Meg' (Engel) Bannigan
- Craig Barber
- Marion Rogene Beckman
- Elna Edith (Blanchette) Beckwith
- Cynthia R. Bennett
- Ronald J. 'Ronnie' Bennett
- Bonnie L. Birk
- Bruce A. Birkeland
- Zelalem Mengistu Bishaw
- Loren Blilie
- Rory P. Bochniak
- Betty Lou Brooking
- Marion Brown
- Gerald Ardell 'Jerry' Brynildson
- Sara (Hammond) Carvis
- John Chambers
- Marie (Teddy) Claflin
- Samuel Peter Cleveland
- Ragland Lindsay Cooper, Jr.
- Jeanne Irene (Steindorf) Courteau
- Robert Earl 'Bob' Cowles
- Patricia Ann (Bacon) Cummings
- Marguerite Ann (Kampmeyer) Daly
- Mary Lou Decker
- Lawrence T. 'Rusty' Demeules
- Alice Marie (Hapel) Doll
- Rev. Frank W. Dreisbach
- Edwin C. Duclos
- Clarice S. Eaton
- Donald Martin Ehlen
- Angela Adele (Winkley) Endean
- Ellen Marie (Syrdal) Erdahl
- Cheryl Lynn Erickson
- Garnet Lojean (Badtke) Erickson
- Marjorie Josephine (Shadle) Erstad
- Thomas J. Evangelist
- Eileen Farrell-Tjaden
- Karen Jean Fine
- Edward 'Sonny' Fischbach
- Sandra J. 'Sandy' (Lombardo) Fjeld
- Sharon Geraldine Flynn
- Richard 'Dick Frenchie' Gaudette
- Susan Elizabeth Goodwin Gerberich
- Kathleen Helen (Lodahl) Glewwe
- Mary Goodell Mahlum
- Julian Michael Grancarich
- Margaret Jane 'Peggy' Greene
- Colleen 'Dee' Gross
- Cheryl Rae Schroeder Grussing
- Gordon W. Hage
- Richard 'Dick' Haglund
- Karen Jean Halls
- Roger 'Pete' Hansen
- Cheryl Harms Hauser
- Stephen B. Healy
- Barbara Jane Hendrickson
- Gerry Herringer
- William Boyd Hill
- Virginia 'Ginny' Hines
- Juanita Hoffe
- Roger Alan Hurd
- Anthony 'Tony' Iaquinto
- Bryan J. Ingebrand
- Lowell Ittel
- Ruth Ann (Solheim) Jackson
- DaLexius Dominique Johnson
- Elaine Lynette Johnson
- George B. Johnson
- Mary A. Johnson, Zetterstrom
- Marguerite 'Meg' Judge
- James Kevin Kelleher
- Sui Fun 'Sue' Kiang
- Lawrence Kitts
- Mary Margaret Kne
- Robert A. Knudtson
- Toby Kohen
- Daniel Leon Kondziolka
- Clara 'Jean' Krick/Abbas
- Mary Gail (Von Ohlen) Krull
- Dennis Clifford Kuehn
- Ritchie M. Larson
- Diane (Sheppard) Lehman
- Donna (Rykken) Lessman
- Carl Craig Lien
- Lawrence Lynch
- Gloria MacRae
- David P. Madera
- Karen Kay (Forsberg) Malmstrom
- Donald Edward Marpe
- Charles Noell Marvin
- Margaret 'Peggy' McCalla
- Richard J. McGowan
- Phyllis (Sandager) McHattie Gridley
- Irene McKay
- M. Theresa McNiff
- Charles L. Metzler
- Richard T. 'Rick' Mike, Jr.
- John Frazeur Moncrief, Jr.
- Norma G. (Kautz) Mossman
- Karen Munger
- Patricia 'Patty' Murphy
- Barbara Perrin Murray
- Judith 'Judy' Mustard
- Joan Myaya
- Nola J. Nache
- Barbara A. Nelson
- Steven Kenneth 'Steve' Nelson
- David Alan 'Dave' Nichols
- Larry B. Nordahl
- Bonnie R. Norgren
- Michael Joseph Norton
- Richard K. Olson
- Richard Jay 'Dick' Olson
- Kimberly Ann (Rheaume Osterman) Oltmanns
- Janet M. Ormsby
- Joseph Mathias Osowski
- Karen Marie (Kraywinkle) Partridge
- Jeanne Shirley Patterson
- Dorothy (Jindra) Pauly
- Harry Nelson Peacock
- Nancy Katharine Pederson
- Marc A. Pettygrove
- Jeanne Marie (Dvorak) Pokorny
- Allan 'Al' Pond
- Elizabeth 'Libby' Prest
- Lillian Louise (Planz) Rand
- Jeanne Rethwill
- Mark Richardson
- Rose Calugar Rodestrom
- Glenn Alan Rogers
- Joseph W. Ross
- Greggory Lynn Runyon
- Dallas Irene (Kosse) Saba
- Debra (Hessling, Eddy) Safyre
- Robert James Sallman
- H. Cynthia 'Cindy' (Zuccaro) Sattler
- Doris (Seeboth) Schneider
- Gerald George Schram, DDS
- Patricia Ann Schroeder
- Vivadell M. 'Vi' Seeker
- David L. Severson
- Pearl Rheta Shirley
- Clio D. Siverson
- Theresa (McDonough) Skillrud
- Kathleen S. 'Kay' Skubitz
- Terrence Sleavin
- Mabel Susan Smith
- Crystal A. Solie
- Ruby Marie Starr
- Stan L. Stender
- Linda Joy Sterbuck
- Joyce C. Storla
- Dr. Roger W. Strand
- Henry Leroy Sullivan, Jr.
- Wendell Norman 'Norm' Swenson
- Robert Ray Swiggum
- Sharon Takayama/Groebner
- Scott Michael Thomas
- Nancy J. Tuszka
- Jan Dow Tyson
- Richard C. Vatne
- Julie Ann (Linn) Webb
- Vicki Lee (Nelson) Wheeler
- Peggy A. Williams
- Larry G. Worth
- Joyce Wright
- David Bret Youngmark
- Valerie Zamberletti
- Jacqueline Lee (Michielutti) Zipp
William Spriggs, advisor to the Minneapolis Fed who criticized how economists approach race, dies at 68
Spriggs was chief economist at the AFL-CIO and advised the Minneapolis Fed's Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute.
Former Republican House Speaker Dave Jennings dies at 74
His wide-ranging career ended as Eastern Carver County's superintendent of schools.
Belmar Gunderson, the 'mother of women's intercollegiate athletics' at University of Minnesota, dies
Gunderson is credited with boosting women's sports programs at a time when most of the resources went to men.
Wrestling heel Iron Sheik dies; his 'anti-USA' image born in Minnesota
The idea for the Iron Sheik character played by Khosrow Vaziri came from the wife of wrestling legend Verne Gagne. It was Gagne who first trained and promoted the wrestler after Vaziri moved to Minneapolis.
Fans at Bud Grant memorial: 'He was the Vikings'
More than bringing the Vikings to four Super Bowls, Grant's legacy for Vikings faithful is about enduring hard conditions and the promise of next year.
Minnesota food science pioneer Hong Sik 'Peter' Park dies at 86
The Korean immigrant led the development of calcium-fortified yogurt, helping usher in an era of functional food ingredients.
Lorraine Palmer Rybak Mesken dies at 95; she had 'true grit' in face of adversity
The longtime Minneapolis resident, small-business owner, college counselor for Breck School and mother of former Mayor R.T. Rybak was known for her relentless optimism.
Scott Anderson, longtime North Memorial CEO, dies at 83
Colleagues said he transformed the north metro health system, keeping it independent.
Mark Lodge, high school hockey archivist who officiated 6,000-plus games, dies at 70
History of St. Paul's Johnson High School was a passion.
Richard Robinson, a Hall of Fame coach and mentor, dies at 87
In addition to football, Robinson coached boys and girls basketball and track.
Dedicated and team-first, 'Hennepin Avenue Joe' earned wide respect
Known for wobbly passes and a bold leadership style, Joe Kapp came to the Vikings late in his professional career after playing in the Canadian Football League.
Becky Mechtel, who helped Minnesotans get driver's licenses for 47 years, dies at 66
Mechtel worked for the Department of Vehicle Services and embodied public service, those who knew her said.
Beloved Broadway and Guthrie 'grand dame of the theater' Barbara Bryne dies at 94
England-born Barbara Bryne shined in musicals, comedies and dramas.
Sim Glaser, Minneapolis' rock 'n' roll rabbi, dies at 67
Of all the many memorable sermons Rabbi Simeon "Sim" Glaser gave at Minneapolis' Temple Israel, the one where he brought along his dog trainer stands…
U Carlson School of Management instructor Steve Spruth dies at 65
An April 28 memorial service is scheduled to remember the senior lecturer who focused on innovation.
Rev. Patricia 'Pat' Hawley, one of the early female Lutheran pastors, dies
She quietly led efforts toward inclusion and women's rights inside and outside the church.
Scott Johnson, founder of St. Paul's BlackStack Brewing, dies at 62
Entrepreneur Scott Johnson introduced people to new beer as an importer and then founder of BlackStack Brewing.
Danny Solis, Rochester poet and arts champion, dies at 63
A renowned slam poet in his youth, Solis' unexpected death shocked friends and artists across the U.S.
Minnesota businessman, arts champion Archie Givens Jr., 78, has died
A philanthropist, humanitarian and businessman, he was the scion of Minnesota's first Black millionaire family.
Jack Barkla, artist and legendary set designer for the Guthrie and Children's theaters, dies at 83
Known for his inventive sets, he quit theater to focus on painting. But he continued dreaming up designs for Dayton's and Bachman's.