These good-looking siblings are the progeny of Patrick and Evon Minelli, who were up very late last night finishing the manicotti for today's graduation party to honor their son, Matthew, at Prior Lake's Sandy Point Park. Today is also Ali's birthday, so there were two cakes to cut.
Patrick has been the editor of the Shakopee Valley News since the Reagan administration.
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Part of a photo montage of The Life Of Matthew Minelli
That's Pat with his hand in the incubator, top left
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When Matthew, touted as a "million dollar baby" because of his premature birth, was born 18 years ago, Pat left the office long enough to ensure his wife and newborn were in safe hands, then returned to put out a decent edition of the paper. Pat reads this blog from time to time, signing dry comments as "The Ranger," in homage to his Hibbing roots on the Mesabi Iron Range. Sadly, his ex-boss was born on the diminutive and defunct Cuyuna Range by Crosby-Ironton, so Pat has never bestowed full range rights to him. Many family members -- some true rangers in their own right -- attended today's affair, wishing Matthew the very best.
Bonfire on the beach tonight.
