George G. Shor Jr., 86, the geophysicist whose studies of the ocean floor helped lay the foundation for the theory of tectonic plates and continental drift, died July 3 at his home in San Diego of complications following a series of strokes.
Charles Erickson started programs in the Roseville Area School District and at nearby Bethel College.
Robert Short, 76, the author and theologian who wrote "The Gospel According to Peanuts," died Monday in Little Rock, Ark. A cause of death was not immediately known.
Wally Johnson was the founder of Kennel-Aire in St. Paul and was a consummate singer and musician.
Sample Minnesota's rich history, courtesy of a microfilm archive of newspaper articles, photos and ads dating back more than 130 years.
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