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Author Michael Lewis on ‘The Premonition’

Author Michael Lewis on ‘The Premonition’

Michael Lewis, the author of “The Big Short” and “Moneyball,” has a new book out called “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story.” He spoke with MPR News about how it came together.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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National Gallery of Art rebrands to emphasize the 'National' in its name

National Gallery of Art rebrands to emphasize the 'National' in its name

The federally funded museum has been accused of "institutional misconduct" including racism and sexual harassment. A petition claimed some employees call it "the last plantation on the National Mall."
by Elizabeth Blair

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Reality TV inspired this poetic look at people and the things they hoard

Reality TV inspired this poetic look at people and the things they hoard

In her latest book of poems, artist Kate Durbin looks at modern consumerism and the way people process trauma and loss through the objects they hoard. Durbin was inspired by the A&E show “Hoarders.”
by Jeevika Verma

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Art Hounds: New work that highlights Yiddish poetry and Asian American voices

Art Hounds: New work that highlights Yiddish poetry and Asian American voices

A world premiere by composer Anat Spiegel sets Yiddish poetry to music; the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art celebrates its first student show in Duluth; and Theater Mu’s Un(Scene) short plays festival tackles violence against Asian Americans.
by Emily Bright and Aron Woldeslassie

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A sweet way to celebrate Eid: Annual community candy drive is back

A sweet way to celebrate Eid: Annual community candy drive is back

The St. Cloud community comes together to distribute candy to children for Eid al-Fitr, a two- to four-day celebration marking the end of Ramadan.

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40th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches as a hybrid

40th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches as a hybrid

The 2021 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival launches its second pandemic run Thursday with "Summer of Soul." It’s a documentary critics say could be a big commercial hit this summer. Organizers are building on lessons learned from last year when the festival was entirely virtual.
by Euan Kerr

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