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The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know

The musical ‘Purple Rain’ begins preview performances Oct. 16. Here’s what you need to know

Prince’s hometown takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a new stage adaptation of the 1984 film that will serve as both a local homecoming and a pre-Broadway launch.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota's Dallas Goldtooth pivots from comedy to action in 'The Last Frontier'

Goldtooth is known for his comedic roles in “Reservation Dogs” and “Rutherford Falls.” In his newest role, he plays the character Hutch, a U.S. Marshal tasked with protecting his community in Fairbanks, Alaska after prisoner transport plane crash.
by Leah Lemm, Melissa Olson and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
by The Associated Press

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‘She just got things done:’ Ojibwe author shares memories of her grandmother in new book

‘She just got things done:’ Ojibwe author shares memories of her grandmother in new book

In “Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother,” author Janis Fairbanks shares lessons she learned while spending summers with her grandmother on the Fond du Lac reservation.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

Lowertown St. Paul gallery spotlights Minnesota artists exploring gender and identity

A new Lowertown St. Paul exhibit brings together artists from across Minnesota whose work examines gender, queerness and the fight for justice — inspired by one family’s personal story.
by Anika Besst

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UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows

UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows

The NFL has been spicing up its international games with halftime performers, a bit like mini-Super Bowls. British rapper Giggs performed Sunday at halftime of the game between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
by The Associated Press

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with MPR's Native News team

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with MPR's Native News team

MPR News editor and guest host Leah Lemm celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with reporters who are part of our Native News team. Leah and her guests talk about how they cover Native communities, tribal nations and people, all around Minnesota every day.
by Leah Lemm, Chandra Colvin and Melissa Olson

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