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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.

'The Tigers' two-way travelogue is a journey both within and without

'The Tigers' two-way travelogue is a journey both within and without

Known for her meditative travel memoirs, Mary Morris' wanderings were nearly curtailed by a serious ankle injury. “All the Way to the Tigers” is a passage deep into the broken places that shaped her.
by Maureen Corrigan

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The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

Many of us are staying close to home for summer vacation. With that in mind, Kerri Miller brings us novels to remind you of the glories of the Midwest.
by Kerri Miller

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Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Dr. Julie Holland thinks psychedelic drugs can be used in psychiatry to make treatment more efficient and effective. "This is sort of a new paradigm," she says, "a revolutionary way to treat trauma."
by Terry Gross

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John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

Bolton was reportedly paid a $2 million advance for the book, and could receive even more in royalties. But a judge says Bolton made a risky bet by publishing it without government approval.
by Greg Myre

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For this 'Party Of Two', distance isn't the only bump on the road

For this 'Party Of Two', distance isn't the only bump on the road

Jasmine Guillory's latest starts with a meet-cute; L.A. lawyer Olivia Monroe runs into U.S. Senator Max Powell in a hotel bar. But they're divided by more than distance: Olivia is black, Max is white.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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In 'Love,' Roddy Doyle mines the past — over many, many pints

In 'Love,' Roddy Doyle mines the past — over many, many pints

In Doyle's new novel, two old friends meet at a Dublin pub for a night of reconnecting and hard drinking. Joe has a burning secret; Davy has a concealed sorrow.
by Scott Simon

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Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Zafón has been called the most-read Spanish author since Cervantes. He wrote young adult fiction, but his adult debut “The Shadow of the Wind” was a breakout hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.
by Petra Mayer

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