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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.

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

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.

A doctor confronts medical errors — and flaws in the system that create mistakes

A doctor confronts medical errors — and flaws in the system that create mistakes

Dr. Danielle Ofri says medical errors are more common than most people realize: "If we don't talk about the emotions that keep doctors and nurses from speaking up, we'll never solve this problem."
by Dave Davies

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Rudolfo Anaya, a founding father of Chicano literature, dies at 82

Rudolfo Anaya, a founding father of Chicano literature, dies at 82

Anaya's 1972 classic Bless Me, Ultima — about a young Mexican American boy and his curandera mentor in New Mexico in the 1940s — inspired a generation of Chicano writers.
by Petra Mayer

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The Thread: More must-read Midwestern novels

The Thread: More must-read Midwestern novels

Are you staying close to home this summer? Kerri Miller offers up more novels set right in our own backyard.
by Kerri Miller

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2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci, David Byrne, Stacey Abrams

2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci, David Byrne, Stacey Abrams

From the 2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the COVID-19 pandemic, musician David Byrne on why art matters, and Stacey Abrams on the importance of voting and participating in the census.
by MPR News Staff

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Kevin Kwan's new 'Sex and Vanity' is a summer romp with a satirical sting

Kevin Kwan's new 'Sex and Vanity' is a summer romp with a satirical sting

For his latest novel, Kevin Kwan decided to update one of his own favorite books, “A Room With a View.” The result is “Sex and Vanity,” a fun, decadent whirl that manages to take on some serious subjects.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Shirley Jackson meets Johnny Rotten in 'Dark Blood Comes From The Feet'

Shirley Jackson meets Johnny Rotten in 'Dark Blood Comes From The Feet'

Horror may not be readers' first choice in times like this, but Emma J. Gibbons' new collection, influenced by both punk rock and classic literature, is full of great characters and genuine scares.
by Jason Heller

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A bittersweet moment for Black bookstore owners

A bittersweet moment for Black bookstore owners

As Black booksellers race to meet increased demand for books about race and justice, many are dealing with complicated, sometimes painful feelings about what the new business means.
by Natalie Escobar

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A painful past and ghostly present converge in 'Tokyo Ueno Station'

A painful past and ghostly present converge in 'Tokyo Ueno Station'

Yu Miri's novel, about a homeless man who dies and finds the afterlife much bleaker than he expected, is both mournful and angry, emphasizing the unfairness of poverty with painful contrasts.
by Michael Schaub

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