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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 9 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.
Greenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife o...
Key takeaway Greenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents may recall the ripple effects of the Great Recession on the local economy, including a significant decline in home values and a rise in foreclosures. The city's banking and financial sectors, which are substantial employers in the area, were also impacted by the crisis. As the news of Alan Greenspan's passing is received, Minneapolis residents may be reminded of the lasting impact of his policies on their own community. The Federal Reserve's actions, led by Greenspan, had far-reaching consequences that were felt in cities like Minneapolis, where economic stability is crucial for the well-being of residents and businesses. The legacy of Greenspan's tenure will likely continue to be debated, but for Minneapolis, the focus will be on the ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen the local economy, and to learn from the lessons of the past to prevent similar crises in the future.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.
Greenspan died from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his wife o...
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