James Arness – iconic cowboy, Minneapolis native – dies at 88
James Arness, the 6-foot-6 Minneapolis native who towered over the television landscape for two decades as righteous Dodge City lawman Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke,” died today. He was 88.
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James Arness – iconic cowboy, Minneapolis native – dies at 88
Man sentenced in cold case murder on Mpls. riverbank
A killer has been sentenced for carrying out double slaying on a Minneapolis riverbank nearly two decades ago.
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Man sentenced in cold case murder on Mpls. riverbank
Be The Match asks home-community neighbors to ‘Be the one to save a life’
MinnpostHighQuality Journalism For People Who Care About Minnesota — Mon May 10 13:51:00 UTC 2010 Many Minnesotans are unaware that for two decades, the Minnesota-based National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) has facilitated more than 40,000 marrow and umbilical-cord blood transplants. In 2009 alone, the organization made 4,800 transplants possible fo… about: Cord blood diseases Health Health Medical Pharma Hematology leukemia Leukemia lymphoma Medical Specialties Medicine National Marrow Donor Program sickle cell anemia Sickle-cell disease at: National Marrow Donor Program
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Laughing matters Acme Comedy Co. owner Louis Lee talks about nearly two decades of funny business. (Pioneer Press)
It takes a lot to make Louis Lee laugh. That might strike you as a little funny when you hear he’s the owner of the Acme Comedy Co. But after nearly two decades running the Acme, he says he hardly ever laughs anymore. When he does, it’s thanks to the comics who aren’t necessarily among the most popular acts to grace the Minneapolis club’s stage. He says it’s the comics with the creative writing …
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Laughing matters Acme Comedy Co. owner Louis Lee talks about nearly two decades of funny business. (Pioneer Press)
