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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.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Voices from Minnesota's Native communities

Indigenous Peoples Day: Voices from Minnesota's Native communities

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the opportunities and challenges for Native communities across Minnesota. What’s going well? What challenges remain? And what does the future look like for the next generation?
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Gourd big or go home: Pumpkin boat racing brings hundreds to Stillwater

Gourd big or go home: Pumpkin boat racing brings hundreds to Stillwater

The Pumpkin Regatta at the Stillwater Harvest Fest is one of only a few nationwide. This year’s winner, Tim Brown, took home the trophy for the third time.
by Ngoc Bui

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Nature writers choose wonder and resilience, even in the face of climate change

Nature writers choose wonder and resilience, even in the face of climate change

To mark the fall member drive, Kerri Miller dips back into three conversations she’s had this year with authors who write about nature — and thus, wrestle with how climate change is remaking our planet.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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MN Shortlist Oct. 9-15: ‘Kunene’ at Guthrie, Theatre in the Round at 75 and a Winona love letter

MN Shortlist Oct. 9-15: ‘Kunene’ at Guthrie, Theatre in the Round at 75 and a Winona love letter

Previews of “Kunene and the King” at the Guthrie Theater, Theatre in the Round celebrating its 75th season and a nostalgic exhibition at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum are among this week’s picks.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Emily Bright and Chandra Colvin

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A new book explores how the subculture of white Christian women shapes America

A new book explores how the subculture of white Christian women shapes America

In her new book, “Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made,” historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez reveals the often hidden world of white Christian women, which she says influences the country as a whole.
by Kelly Gordon

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