Founder of Popular Sandwich Chain Dead at 65
His obituary said that the entrepreneur “passed away peacefully at his home” with “his family at his side.”
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Dolly Parton’s Sister, Stella, Accuses Tennessee Voting Machines Of Displaying Incorrect Selections: “Don’t Let Them Rig This”
Election Day is right around the corner, and Stella Parton – the younger sister of the late, great Dolly Parton – took to social media recently to make claims that someone is trying to rig the election. Dolly Parton famously never spoke about politics. Her sister, on the other hand, does so early and often. Over the years, Stella has shared her political views on many occasions, and hasn’t ever shied away from telling the world how she feels about President […]
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Charlie Parr – Rooming House
Charlie Parr is a signature folk (and blues) musician, typical of many who have risen up in the Minneapolis folks scene. Parr’s music is simple, straight forward, and tells a story worth telling. A longtime fixture in the Twin Cities music scene, Parr counts “Spider” John Koerner (1938-2024) among his influences. Koerner, along with Dave […]
Daughter of ‘Star Wars’ Star Pays Tribute to Mother On Her 70th Birthday
The “Star Wars” star died nearly a decade ago, and the her daughter paid tribute to the actress on Instagram.
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