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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.

Art Hounds: Champagne Confetti in Red Wing

Art Hounds: Champagne Confetti in Red Wing

Art Hounds recommend music by Aby Wolf and friends, "From Puerto Rico… With Love?" and a celebration of gospel music.
by Marianne Combs

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Carleton College researcher uncovers the Boston Massacre’s human element

Carleton College researcher uncovers the Boston Massacre’s human element

An infamous moment in American revolutionary history takes on new meaning after research by professor Serena Zabin reveals new details about the lives of the women and children living in Boston 250 years ago.
by Euan Kerr

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'Dark Towers' exposes chaos and corruption at the bank that holds Trump's secrets

'Dark Towers' exposes chaos and corruption at the bank that holds Trump's secrets

New York Times financial editor David Enrich details, in a new book, Deutsche Bank's quest to become the world's largest bank — and how its corporate culture led to countless scandals.
by Dave Davies

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5 finalists still have a chance at Aspen Words Literary Prize

5 finalists still have a chance at Aspen Words Literary Prize

The annual award, doled out in partnership with NPR, honors fiction that doesn't shy from grappling with thorny social issues. Just one of the five books remaining will win $35,000 come April.
by Colin Dwyer

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'The Man In The Red Coat' makes for a fascinating companion

'The Man In The Red Coat' makes for a fascinating companion

In his latest book, Julian Barnes dives into the glittering life of Samuel-Jean Pozzi, a celebrated French gynecologist who palled around with some of the brightest stars of the Belle Epoque.
by Heller McAlpin

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Uber whistleblower takes on Silicon Valley, armed with Stoic philosophy

Uber whistleblower takes on Silicon Valley, armed with Stoic philosophy

In 2017, Susan Fowler published a blog post that revealed Uber's misogynistic corporate culture — and helped change the world. In her memoir, she urges readers not to see her as a victim.
by Camila Domonoske

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Minnesota photographer captures hockey rinks, the calm before the game

Minnesota photographer captures hockey rinks, the calm before the game

The pictures are just of the arena, without any skaters or crowds. “I wanted to show off the character of these places without people being distracted by people in the stands or what's going on in the game,” said Matthew Jasper. His new book, “Home Ice,” features 72 of the couple hundred ice rinks in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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