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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.

'To know what it is to be Korean': Foundation to build cultural center in Ely

'To know what it is to be Korean': Foundation to build cultural center in Ely

The K America Foundation recently bought the old historic community center in downtown Ely, and plans to transform it into a camp to teach Korean language, arts and technology, where Korean American children can forge deeper connections to their roots and their identity.
by Dan Kraker

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In 'Unspeakable,' a journalist gives silence an investigative treatment

In 'Unspeakable,' a journalist gives silence an investigative treatment

As a teenager, Harriet Shawcross retreated into silence for a year. As an adult, she set out to understand why people speak, and why they don't, in a new book.
by Ailsa Chang

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In 'Once More We Saw Stars,' grief and love together

In 'Once More We Saw Stars,' grief and love together

Jayson Greene's young daughter died in a tragic random accident; his new memoir chronicles how he and his wife got to a place where they understood they could still experience joy.
by Lynn Neary

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Stream the debut album from blues prodigy Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram

Ingram is just 20 years old — and while there aren't that many musicians his age who play the blues, he became hooked on after seeing a PBS documentary about Muddy Waters.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97

Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97

The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday at her Carmel Valley, Calif., home. The foundation said she was surrounded by close friends.
by The Associated Press

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Lindsey Vonn memoir 'Rise: My Story' coming next year

Lindsey Vonn memoir 'Rise: My Story' coming next year

The retired alpine skiing champion will describe her "epic journey" from childhood in Minnesota to international fame; her achievements, including 82 World Cup wins and three Olympic medals; and the injuries ranging from fractures near her left knee joint to a broken arm, that made her decide to quit.
by The Associated Press

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To Warren Mackenzie, the best pot was one people used

To Warren Mackenzie, the best pot was one people used

Minnesota's prized ceramics artist, who died at New Year's, believed in the beauty of functionality.
by Euan Kerr

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Memorial weekend road trip guide

Memorial weekend road trip guide

Where should you go this Memorial weekend? We have suggestions.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Author Rick Atkinson turns his gaze to the American Revolution

Author Rick Atkinson turns his gaze to the American Revolution

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian says there are lessons from the American Revolution that hold true even today, 244 years after the shot heard 'round the world.
by Scott Simon

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