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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

Parting thoughts: Fine-tuned to the little things in life

Parting thoughts: Fine-tuned to the little things in life

Amy Tobin's musical career took her to Miami and Jamaica, where she played reggae with the likes of Ziggy Marley. She served as concertmaster of the St. Paul Civic Symphony from 2008 until her death in January.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Parting thoughts: Let the good times roll

Parting thoughts: Let the good times roll

Diane Witherspoon of Minneapolis passed away last month after a long career as a jazz singer. She was first inspired by her sister, Shirley Witherspoon, a renowned jazz musician who sang with the likes of Duke Ellington.

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Parting thoughts: From a flat tire in a snowstorm, a love story for a lifetime

Parting thoughts: From a flat tire in a snowstorm, a love story for a lifetime

Terry Berg is remembered for her incredible energy and warmth, and for her long career helping young people with special needs. She passed away earlier this month after fighting breast cancer for 24 years.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Parting thoughts: Navigating ups and downs with white gloves and a smile

Parting thoughts: Navigating ups and downs with white gloves and a smile

Mildred "Millie" DeZiel had big eyes, a wide smile and brilliant red hair. A native of northeast Minneapolis, she died on November 23, 2016. She was 90 years old. Her daughter, Paula, shares some stories from her mother's life.
by MPR News Staff

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