Bloomington man draws on experience as combat artist to illustrate reality of Vietnam War
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery.
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery.
Combat artist's illustrations bring to life the realities of the Vietnam War
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery. "Relaxed. Puts me in a place like someone reading a good book and zoning out from the world," said Fordahl. Most of the paintings that hang on the walls are the retired postal worker's interpretations of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But some of his most meaningful masterpieces are examples of the art of war.
Les Fordahl's home in Bloomington looks more like an art gallery. "Relaxed. Puts me in a place like someone reading a good book and zoning out from the world," said Fordahl. Most of the paintings that hang on the walls are the retired postal worker's interpretations of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But some of his most meaningful masterpieces are examples of the art of war.
9-year-old runner ready to go the distance at Twin Cities Marathon
While some kids his age are playing video games or solving Rubik's Cubes, Abdullah Mudhafar is getting ready to go the distance.
While some kids his age are playing video games or solving Rubik's Cubes, Abdullah Mudhafar is getting ready to go the distance.
The Humble Horse: Western Wisconsin woman starts nonprofit to save rare Ojibwe horse
In the early 1900s, there were thousands of Ojibwe horses along the Minnesota-Canada border. But as more Native Americans were moved onto reservations, the U.S. and Canadian governments either exterminated them or sold to make dog food.
In the early 1900s, there were thousands of Ojibwe horses along the Minnesota-Canada border. But as more Native Americans were moved onto reservations, the U.S. and Canadian governments either exterminated them or sold to make dog food.
A toast to the end of an era: David Fong's restaurant closes doors in Bloomington
It was an emotional goodbye Wednesday night as customers said farewell to David Fong's restaurant in Bloomington, as the owners close up shop after 64 years.
It was an emotional goodbye Wednesday night as customers said farewell to David Fong's restaurant in Bloomington, as the owners close up shop after 64 years.
Historic steamboat on Lake Minnetonka looking for new place to launch
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka is looking for new land to help get the historic Minnehaha steamboat back in the water.
MSP airport piano player delights travelers with upside down playing
Once a week, Nate Hance turns the main concourse at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport into his own personal concert hall.
Once a week, Nate Hance turns the main concourse at the Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport into his own personal concert hall.
'Purple Playground' inspires students with the music of Prince
Inside the High School For Recording Arts, music fills the air. But this is no ordinary school of rock, it's also a tribute to his purple majesty.
Inside the High School For Recording Arts, music fills the air. But this is no ordinary school of rock, it's also a tribute to his purple majesty.
Legendary filmmaker Kevin Smith considers Minnesota a turning point in career
The movie “Mallrats” was filmed at Eden Prairie Center in early 1995, and from the very first frame it was clear the Minnesota shopping center would have a starring role.
The movie “Mallrats” was filmed at Eden Prairie Center in early 1995, and from the very first frame it was clear the Minnesota shopping center would have a starring role.
‘Alive and Kickin’ helps Twin Cities seniors rock
Once a week a senior choir comes together to lift their voices in song – not only making beautiful music, but also shattering stereotypes of what aging looks like.
Once a week a senior choir comes together to lift their voices in song – not only making beautiful music, but also shattering stereotypes of what aging looks like.
Minnesota couples farm animal sanctuary is 'little slice of Heaven'
A Minnesota couple who were once high school newlyweds have reconnected later in life - establishing a 10-acre sanctuary farm in the process.
A Minnesota couple who were once high school newlyweds have reconnected later in life - establishing a 10-acre sanctuary farm in the process.
For 75 years, Coca-Cola memorabilia has given Mpls man's life some pop
If anyone knows about Coca-Cola, it's Dick McChesney. The 88-year-old has spent most of his life collecting anything with the company logo on it because, for McChesney, Coke is it.
If anyone knows about Coca-Cola, it's Dick McChesney. The 88-year-old has spent most of his life collecting anything with the company logo on it because, for McChesney, Coke is it.
The Milky Way: How Frank Mars started a candy bar empire in Minnesota
Minneapolis is known for many things, one being that it's the birthplace to one of the most popular candy bars in the world -- the Milky Way. Here's the story behind one Minnesotan man's success in building a American candy bar empire.
Minneapolis is known for many things, one being that it's the birthplace to one of the most popular candy bars in the world -- the Milky Way. Here's the story behind one Minnesotan man's success in building a American candy bar empire.
Roller skating principal builds authentic connections at Two Rivers High School
As the principal at Two Rivers High School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. But every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.
As the principal at Two Rivers High School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. But every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.
Roller skating principal builds authentic connections at Two Rivers High School
As the principal at Two Rivers High School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. But every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.
As the principal at Two Rivers High School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. But every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.
Strolling musician makes living playing accordion in Minneapolis
Mark Stillman's love of playing accordion has lasted nearly five decades, with the strolling musician finding a way to carve out a living playing his squeezebox in the Twin Cities.
Mark Stillman's love of playing accordion has lasted nearly five decades, with the strolling musician finding a way to carve out a living playing his squeezebox in the Twin Cities.
Meet the 'Flute Guy:' Iron worker brings soothing sounds to downtown Minneapolis
A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy.
A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy.
'Flute Guy' brings soothing sounds to downtown Minneapolis
A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy.
A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy.
Minnesota’s ‘frozen woman’ alive and well decades later
In 1980, Jean Vig became stranded and nearly froze to death, but despite the cold she still calls Minnesota home.
In 1980, Jean Vig became stranded and nearly froze to death, but despite the cold she still calls Minnesota home.
Minnesotans remember Grumpy Old Men, 1990's filming boom
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.