Tell us about someone special who died this year

December 21, 2012 at 2:23AM

On Dec. 30, the Star Tribune will publish essays about Minnesotans who personify the lives we lost in 2012, the inspiration they sparked and the legacy they left. We call them our "Northern Lights." Have you been inspired by someone who passed away this year? Please describe how they were special in 300 words or fewer and upload a photo at www.startribune.com/yourstories and we'll share the story of your "Northern Light."

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