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'Scandinavian Humor & Other Myths' author John Louis Anderson dies at 72
In the self-published book's first three months in print, it sold 30,000 copies.
Michigan lawmaker killed by virus hailed as cheerful battler
'Strega Nona' author Tomie dePaola is dead at age 85
Tomie dePaola, the prolific children's author and illustrator who delighted generations with tales of Strega Nona, the kindly and helpful old witch in Italy, died Monday at age 85.
Local
Arbitrator upholds firing of St. Paul officer who stood by during assault
Mpls. police, merchants wary of rise in business burglaries after lockdown order
Ramsey County starting up on $51 million in road projects
Minnesota correctional facilities see first coronavirus cases
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Sports
In surprise move, U's Carr declares for NBA draft
NCAA to permit spring sports athletes another year of eligibility
Pause of Minnesota youth sports leaves many unknowns
Scoggins: Gophers' NFL draft prospects having to adjust on the fly
Business
#StayHomeMN campaign off and running in days
Minnesota jobs agency, hit by wave of claims, asks new filers to follow schedule
UnitedHealth Group pledges $50 million in COVID-19 support
GM quickly shifts production gears from autos to ventilators
Opinion
Trump's time frame on COVID-19 social distancing turns more realistic
More thoughtful lockdown rules could spare us loss and suffering
12 ideas for mitigating the coronavirus's impact
Readers Write: Emergency prep, racism, China, stay-home orders, coronavirus
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Kevin Johnson, attorney and judge, took on hard cases
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Voice of Darrin Richardson carried far
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Prof. Janet Spector, pioneering scholar at U
Variety
Minneapolis costumers sew to save lives, making coronavirus face masks
5 tips to make your home work space as comfortable and functional as possible
One of St. Paul's oldest homes is up for sale: It's like 'walking into museum'
Who has the upper crust? Heggies meets Sven & Ole's in Minnesota Frozen Pizza Bracket final
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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
With Minnesota's political map in play, both sides gear up for legislative fight
New Trump mileage standards to gut Obama climate effort
Feds revoking reservation status for Massachusetts tribe's 300 acres
The Latest: Over 5,000 virus cases now confirmed in Africa
Nation
'Please come help us': New York begs for medical workers
Feds revoking reservation status for Massachusetts tribe's 300 acres
Liberty University: We're complying with virus-related ban
Florida tourist haven at nexus of debate about next steps
World
Tokyo's infection spike after Olympic delay sparks questions
In Somalia, coronavirus goes from fairy tale to nightmare
IS militants riot in eastern Syria prison, some escape
Plane catches fire at Manila airport, killing all 8 aboard
Curious Minnesota
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Duluth
Duluth hospitals begin layoffs and hiring freezes as they prep for future surge
COVID-19 scare prompts Minnesota schools to get creative in feeding kids
25 Duluth restaurants still serving takeout or delivery
Costco pulls out of plans to build in Duluth
Celebs
John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19 symptoms
Eilish, Carey, more sing from home to raise funds for virus
Trump says U.S. won't pay for Meghan and Harry's security
Popular Japanese comedian dies from the coronavirus
Agriculture
Economic fallout from coronavirus is also hitting farmers
Moratorium on large dairies proposed at Minnesota Legislature
Huge Wisconsin operation shows promise of aquaponics in Midwest
Virus epidemic leads some countries to restrict food exports
Inspired
Edina couple's solar-powered XTorch lights the way for low-income people around globe
Minnesota author on finding purpose in an age of uncertainty: 'It's an aim outside of yourself'
In a Farmington hospice, a friendship bloomed among two veterans
Florida inventor patents device that he hopes will save families from hot car deaths
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North Dakota groups want evictions, foreclosures blocked
Several groups urged North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday to block evictions and foreclosures to protect those suffering economic hardship caused by COVID-19.
'I Love Rock and Roll' co-writer dies of virus complications
Alan Merrill — who co-wrote the song "I Love Rock and Roll" that became a signature hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett — died Sunday in New York of complications from the coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 69.
Popular Japanese comedian dies from the coronavirus
Popular Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who drew inspiration from the American comedic icon Jerry Lewis, has died from the coronavirus, becoming Japan's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.
Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications
Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like "Home" and "Pickup Man," has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.
Singer-songwriter Jan Howard dies at 91
Singer-songwriter Jan Howard, who had a No. 1 country hit "For Loving You" with Bill Anderson and wrote hits for others like Kitty Wells' "It's All Over But the Crying," has died at age 91, according to the Grand Ole Opry.