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Dr. Linda (Nelson) Thorstad, aged 76 of Denver, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 23, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. Born in Chisago County, she grew up on her family farm north of Lindstrom and went on to achieve her Masters degree at Western Washington University, her Doctorate at LSU, and worked for many years at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. She loved all cats, was an accomplished author and a master sock knitter. She will be missed dearly by her husband John and son Troy Thorstad.

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