Top 15 Most-Read Minnesota Patch Articles Of 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Pillows, mascots, and a man no longer dead in the eyes of the government all made appearances in the most-read stories on Minnesota Patch in 2017.

The top stories of this year are diverse, but it's easy to see why each one got so much attention.

Here are the 15 most-read stories from the Patch websites across Minnesota:

'MyPillow' Gets 'F' Rating From Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau revoked MyPillow's accreditation and has given the Chaska, Minnesota-based company an "F" rating.

Watch: Here's Why Minnehaha Falls Are Dangerous In Winter

A video shows a huge chunk of the frozen Minnehaha falling on a woman Sunday.

Former Minnesota Wild Player Now Homeless: Report

Former Wild enforcer Matt Johnson is currently homeless and lives on the streets of Santa Monica, according to his former financial advisor.

After Player Vomits, Twins Tell Tigers To Fumigate Clubhouse

The Minnesota Twins weren't taking any chances after several Boston Red Sox players came down with the flu and other viruses in Detroit.

Minnesota Man Is No Longer Dead, According To IRS

For 29 years, Minnesota resident Adam Ronning was legally dead. But the rumors of Ronning's demise were greatly exaggerated.

Watch: Mitsubishi Mascot Falls Hard in Commercial Outtakes

As this video shows, it turns out wearing a giant bear costume and trying to walk on ice is a lot harder than it looks.

Ex-Viking Player's Maple Grove Pizzeria Sold Beer To Minor: Cops

The Minnesota Vikings selected Matt Kalil in the first round of the 2012 draft.

U Of M Sorority To Admit Transgender Women

Alpha Chi Omega moved "to be inclusive of all who live and identify as women, regardless of their gender assigned at birth."

Macy's to Close Iconic Downtown Minneapolis Store

It's the end of an era.

Franken Resigns: 'Ironic' I'm Leaving While Trump Is In Office

Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation after a slew of Democratic senators called for him to step down.

City To Suspend Surdyk's Liquor License For Selling Alcohol Sunday

While the ban on Sunday liquor sales won't be officially lifted until July, Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop was open Sunday.

Walmart Yanks Shirt Seen At Minnesota Trump Rally From Inventory

The message on the shirt reads: "Rope. Tree. Journalist. SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED."

Minnehaha Academy Explosion: Preliminary Report Released

The public now has answers on a what led up to a horrifying gas explosion that took two lives at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis Aug. 2.

Why Did Minneapolis Police Shoot Bride-To-Be From Australia?

An Australian woman living in Minneapolis was fatally shot after calling the police.

Photos: House From Mary Tyler Moore Show For Sale

The iconic Victorian home used for shots in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was for sale in Minneapolis.

Photo credit: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson