Minneapolis

Famous Citizens

U.S. Supreme Court justices Warren Burger (b. 1907) and Harry Blackmun (1908–99).

Author Robert Bly (b. 1926).

Filmmakers Joel (b. 1954) and Ethan Coen (b. 1957).

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart (1897–1937).

The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940).

Comedian and political satirist Al Franken (b. 1951).

Industrialist and billionaire J. Paul Getty (1892–1976).

Senator, Vice President, and Democratic presidential candidate Hubert H. Humphrey (1911–78).

Radio personality and author Garrison Keillor (b. 1942).

U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale (b. 1928).

Singer Prince Rogers Nelson (the Artist Formerly Known as Prince) (b. 1958).

Newscaster Harry Reasoner (b. 1923).

Cartoonist Charles Schulz (1922–2000), creator of the Peanuts comic strip.

Longtime NAACP director Roy Wilkins (1901–81).

Author Meridel Le Sueur (1900–96).

Journalist Eric Sevareid (1912–92).

Actress Lea Thompson (b. 1961).