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Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend in ‘Grief Is for People’

Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend in ‘Grief Is for People’

Russell Perreault hired Crosley when she was 25 and the two became very close. He died by suicide in 2019. Her first full-length book of nonfiction is a noteworthy addition to the literature of grief.
by Heller McAlpin

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Airplane peanuts and cigarette butts: Interactive art at the Weisman

Airplane peanuts and cigarette butts: Interactive art at the Weisman

‘The Other Four’ is an interactive exhibition at the Weisman Art Museum, showcasing 16 unique artworks by over 21 contemporary artists. This exhibition emphasizes engaging the senses beyond sight.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Graywolf Press celebrates 50 years of publishing wild literature 

Graywolf Press celebrates 50 years of publishing wild literature 

Graywolf Press, a notable independent publisher based in Minneapolis, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the small but influential nonprofit organization.
by Emily Bright

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As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

The Cowles Center, a key venue for dance and performing arts in the Twin Cities, is set to close on March 31 due to financial difficulties. This decision has deeply affected the local dance community.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota author Alison Bechdel comes home for Women's History Month talk in St. Paul

Minnesota author Alison Bechdel comes home for Women's History Month talk in St. Paul

Before she came up with “the Bechdel test,” Alison Bechdel wove herself into the fabric of lesbian cultural identity as a comic strip writer in Minneapolis back in 1983.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Lessons from the road: A Q&A with travel photographer Autumn Carolynn

Minnesota travel photographer Autumn Carolynn has released a book titled "Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust," a blend of memoir and travel guide.
by Jacob Aloi

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