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Taylor Swift is back at No. 1, for her lucky 13th week

Taylor Swift is back at No. 1, for her lucky 13th week

After a short vacation from the pinnacle of the albums chart, Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” reclaims the throne in a week filled with names and sounds that are awfully familiar.
by Stephen Thompson

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Crop artists scramble in response to news of Walz as VP pick

Crop artists scramble in response to news of Walz as VP pick

As the Minnesota State Fair crop art submissions deadline approaches, a crop artist adapts her entry to reflect Gov. Tim Walz being chosen as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Come see us be goofy,’ says Minnesota Fringe Fest performer

‘Come see us be goofy,’ says Minnesota Fringe Fest performer

Fringe Fest is in full swing across the Twin Cities through Aug. 11. We spoke with the co-founder of a local theatre group performing “Beanie Baby Divorce Play” at Open Eye Theatre this week.
by CJ Younger and Cathy Wurzer

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘For the Night’ by Rae Lyse

Ask a Bookseller: ‘For the Night’ by Rae Lyse

Chardai Powell of Loyalty Bookstores recommends "For the Night" by Rae Lyse.
by Emily Bright

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