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Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are auctioned for $28 million

A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction. The iconic slippers were auctioned off to the highest bidder Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Modern Poetry’ by Diane Seuss

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Modern Poetry’ by Diane Seuss

Julie Schultz of This House of Books in Billings, Montana recommends a book of poetry that made the finalist list for its category of the National Book Awards: Diane Seuss’s “Modern Poetry.”
by Emily Bright

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The gut's curious history

The gut's curious history

Historian Elsa Richardson’s new book, “Rumbles,” takes us on a fascinating tour of the gut’s medical and cultural past.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich presents official poem to the city

Minneapolis poet laureate Heid E. Erdrich presents official poem to the city

Heid E. Erdrich was honored at the Minneapolis American Indian Center on Thursday for her time as poet laureate. She presented her community-inspired poem, “Poem for Minneapolis/Bde Óta Othúŋwe/Gakaabikaang,” to the city at the event. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota

More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a donation. 
by The Associated Press

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‘A symbol of home’ — A new theft tour at the Judy Garland Museum as the ruby slippers go to auction

‘A symbol of home’ — A new theft tour at the Judy Garland Museum as the ruby slippers go to auction

The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids is hosting Ruby Slipper Theft Guided Tours detailing the infamous 2005 theft of the iconic “Wizard of Oz” shoes, as the museum prepares to bid for their return at a high-profile auction, hoping to bring them back to Judy Garland’s hometown as a tribute to her legacy.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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