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In 'The Sour Cherry Tree,' a child keeps memories of her late grandfather close

In 'The Sour Cherry Tree,' a child keeps memories of her late grandfather close

The day after her beloved Baba Bazorg dies, a little girl remembers some of her favorite things about him: his striped slippers, the mints in his pockets and the fig cookies he always shared.
by Samantha Balaban

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Ask a Bookseller: What does it mean to leave a mark on the world? 

The novel is called “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,” but Freya Shrestha of Old Harbor Books in Sitka, Alaska, can’t forget it. 
by Emily Bright

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A guide to winter stargazing

A guide to winter stargazing

Stars, planets and northern lights! Astronomy experts share what sights will be shining overhead this winter and give a few tips for the best ways to see them.
by Carly Quast

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What’s your favorite holiday movie?

What’s your favorite holiday movie?

It’s cold outside, but you can stay warm with your favorite movies. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR’s Cube Critics about what makes a great holiday movie, their personal favorites and what else is on their end-of-year watch list.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center

David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center

This weekend, David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Not in person, but through an exhibit of well over 100 paintings and prints, many of which are in the museum's collection. The show includes much more than pictures of swimming pools by the prolific artist. 
by Euan Kerr

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U of M's Weisman Art Museum has a new director

U of M's Weisman Art Museum has a new director

Alejandra Peña-Gutiérrez is the first person of color to lead the museum. She told host Cathy Wurzer about her career and her plans for the Weisman.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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2022 must-reads from Kerri Miller: 3 memoirs you should not miss

2022 must-reads from Kerri Miller: 3 memoirs you should not miss

Throughout December, Kerri Miller brings you three books she doesn’t want you to look over in a year of so many great reads. First up: Three memoirs that deserve a place on your to-be-read pile.
by Kerri Miller

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In a season of generic Christmas photos, the Price family stands out

In a season of generic Christmas photos, the Price family stands out

One Rochester family has turned the dreaded Christmas photo shoot into an annual ritual that’s altogether delightful and increasingly elaborate — family photos that spoof famous movies, and leave the matching outfits behind.
by Catharine Richert

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