Morning Edition: Parting Thoughts

Through conversations with family members and close friends, Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer remembers the lives of Minnesotans who have touched their communities in ways big and small. | Parting Thoughts: Remembering lives lost to COVID-19

June 14, 2018 9:48 AM

Ron Meshbesher, noted Twin Cities attorney, dies at 85

Meshbesher gained fame in the '70s for his defense in the infamous Glensheen murders trial and remained one of Minnesota's most recognizable criminal defense attorneys. His family said he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

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June 5, 2018 9:57 AM

Parting Thoughts: Remembering teacher and neuroscientist Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson was known as a brilliant neuroscientist. He was also a dedicated professor of psychology and neuroscience at Bethel University.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 31, 2018 9:19 AM

Parting Thoughts: Minnesota historian and Green Party co-founder dies at 91

The longtime activist, who once ran for lieutenant governor on the Green Party's ticket, died earlier this month.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 16, 2018 9:32 AM

Parting Thoughts: Martha Sawyer Allen left indelible mark on Minn. journalism

Martha Sawyer Allen was a formidable and fearless reporter. She died last month after a long career covering religion at the Star Tribune, where she helped found the award-winning Faith and Values section.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 5, 2018 10:31 AM

Is there such a thing as 'dying well'?

There's an app that pings you several times a day with reminders of your own mortality. The takeaway: Life is short, so live well. But is there such a thing as dying well? Author and palliative care physician Ira Byock thinks so.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 12, 2017 8:05 AM

Parting Thoughts: Remembering Anita Buck, broadcast pioneer

In the early 1950s, she became one of the few female announcers on the air when she was hired by Stillwater radio station WSHB. She hosted a number of programs on that station including "Story Time."

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 16, 2017 9:03 AM

Parting thoughts: Words to live by

Lillian Francis Lazenberry Martin was many things: a career woman, a mother of six, a civic leader and a prolific writer. And yet, "somehow she still found ways to give of herself to other people," said her granddaughter.

by Cathy Wurzer