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Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Ben Hovland

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A historical swashbuckler from author David Grann

A historical swashbuckler from author David Grann

“The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” is so captivating, it’s already being adapted into a movie by Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Art Hounds: Water, shanties and murals

Art Hounds: Water, shanties and murals

This week, Art Hounds recommend the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, sea shanty sing-alongs and a festival of murals.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Opinion: If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Opinion: If you love film, you should be worried about what's going on at Turner Classic Movies

Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a shake-up at the network, which for years has offered a well curated film selection. Critic David Bianculli says TCM wasn't broken — and didn't need fixing.
by David Bianculli

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Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Are the Swifties right? Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream thinks so. He joined All Things Considered on Monday to discuss the Taylor Swift takeover and what is in his opinion, the most “fan-fulfilling” concert he has ever attended.
by Catharine Richert and Sam Stroozas

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