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Beltrami County Historical Society pushes to return sacred Indigenous artifacts to communities

Beltrami County Historical Society pushes to return sacred Indigenous artifacts to communities

Recently a court granted the Beltrami Historical Society’s museum permission to break up arguably its most important collection — the John Morrison collection. This will allow culturally sensitive artifacts to be repatriated to the Indigenous communities where they originated.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Finn Fest opens in Duluth, commits to the city for next five years

Finn Fest opens in Duluth, commits to the city for next five years

Around 2,000 people are expected at Finn Fest in Duluth, a five-day festival celebrating Finnish culture that features music, film, art and shopping, along with talks on Finland’s recent acceptance into NATO, and even public saunas.
by Dan Kraker

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With Bo'u Nashir, Minnesota JCC says 'Come, let's sing!'

With Bo'u Nashir, Minnesota JCC says 'Come, let's sing!'

Riv Shapiro is the JCC's Arts and Cultural Producer. They're organizing the festival in the Twin Cities. They talked with MPR News guest host Emily Bright about it.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Crime writer S.A. Cosby loves the South — and is haunted by it

Crime writer S.A. Cosby loves the South — and is haunted by it

Cosby's novel “All the Sinners Bleed” centers on a Black sheriff in a small Southeast Virginia county. The novel was inspired by his own experiences growing up in the shadow of the Confederacy.
by Sam Briger

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Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

MPR News guest host Emily Bright speaks with Minneapolis-based musician Kashimana about their new solo album, “Phantom Cries,” out this week.
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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Take a breath: A meditation guide for families

MPR News guest host Emily Bright speaks with Kelly Smith from Bloomington, Minn., about her book “Mindful in Minutes: Meditation for the Modern Family.”
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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The streaming model is cratering — here's how that's hurting actors, writers and fans

The streaming model is cratering — here's how that's hurting actors, writers and fans

Streamers have been removing content from their platforms lately — and they're canceling series after just one season. "It's soul-crushing," says one creator. "There is nothing we can do."
by Elizabeth Blair

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