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MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

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Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait

After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait

Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations. Now, after years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has delivered the sequel.
by Keller Gordon

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Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One'

Mike Osterholm reflects on lessons from the pandemic in 'The Big One'

Public health leaders, researchers, doctors and nurses saved a lot of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But serious errors were also made. In his new book, University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mike Osterholm pulls no punches on why last time may just be a practice run for “The Big One.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s offerings include music by Rachael Kilgour, the Minneapolis Monarch Festival and more.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Crop art travels from the State Fair to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Crop art travels from the State Fair to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Minneapolis Institute of Art will showcase award-winning and notable crop art from this year’s State Fair in the exhibition “Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase,” Sept. 6-28, highlighting the artistry, wit and cultural resonance of the seed-based works.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani, known for his understated elegance, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 due to an undisclosed condition.
by The Associated Press

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‘It speaks to the land of my ancestors’: Minnesota artist’s geometric tapestries head to New York

‘It speaks to the land of my ancestors’: Minnesota artist’s geometric tapestries head to New York

Minneapolis fiber artist Tia Keobounpheng, whose work explores geometry, memory and her Finnish-Sámi heritage, will debut her new series “muitit” at her first New York solo presentation in the prestigious Armory Show, Sept. 4-7.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

So um, why do we say 'um' so much?

Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.
by Ayana Archie

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