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Pediatric neurologist Dr. Kenneth Swaiman dies at 88

For decades, Dr. Kenneth Swaiman was the nation’s leading pediatric neurologist.

In 1975, he published the first edition of what eventually became known as Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology, the most widely used textbook of its kind in the world.

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

Dudley Riggs, shown in September 2010, owned Brave New Workshop for 39 years, selling to current owners John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl in 1997.

The founder of the nation's oldest sketch-comedy troupe taught generations of comic talent, including Louie Anderson and Al Franken.

Local

A bulldozer pushed dirt along Park Point beach as part of an effort to raise the beach front and protect homes.

Missing Duluth Harbor dredging settlement found, but questions remain on interpretation

In Crystal, it's Adams vs. Adams for the mayoral seat at City Hall

Did German POWs really work on Minnesota farms during World War II?

Minnesota Voters Alliance sues Minneapolis over elections grant

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Sports

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Painful loss: Buxton, Donaldson exit as Twins fall 7-2 to Reds

Vikings will be without two top cornerbacks vs. Titans

Loneliness of socially distanced running makes cross-country athletes own best fans

As normalcy returns, ranking college football teams will be more difficult than ever

Business

Rebuilt or new U.S. Bank branches will be open in Minneapolis by late next year, and U.S. Bank said it will hire minority-owned contractors for all th

U.S. Bank reveals targets for reopening Minneapolis branches damaged in riots

Surly now supports union election but still closing beer hall

Children's Minnesota considers 'significant' job cuts, service changes

Market review: Tesla takes a big one-day dip, Amazon show strength

Opinion

People pay their respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court in Washington on Sept. 24.

Republicans' advantage in Supreme Court choice is theirs to press

Minnesotans need to help state track COVID's course

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Variety

Round two of the Minnesota State Fair Food Parade is now officially sold out. During the summer run of the food parade, Devin Johnson and Rob Lambert

Minnesota State Fair Food Parade sells out: Renaissance Festival to the rescue

Penumbra Theatre declared one of Ford Foundation's 'cultural treasures'

Archives of an architecture firm reveal a Minneapolis that was never built

Famed author Claudia Rankine brings her conversation about race to Minnesotans via Zoom

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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…