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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.

In 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' the famous sex therapist looks inward at last

In 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' the famous sex therapist looks inward at last

Dr. Ruth Westheimer revolutionized talk around sex in America. At 90, she's letting her own walls come down in a new documentary. As a Holocaust refugee, she says it's her duty to speak up.
by Emma Bowman and Scott Simon

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In Helen Hoang's novels, autism is no bar to love and happiness

In Helen Hoang's novels, autism is no bar to love and happiness

Helen Hoang's romances feature characters on the autism spectrum -- as she herself is; she says she wants to show that autistic people can get their happily-ever-afters just like anyone else.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Falling in love with love in 'Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak'

Falling in love with love in 'Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak'

Adi Alsaid's new novel follows a teen romance columnist whose senior-year breakup has resulted in a raging case of writer's block. It's a beautiful illustration of the raw nerves that come with love.
by Alethea Kontis

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In Helen Hoang's novels, autism is no bar to love and happiness

In Helen Hoang's novels, autism is no bar to love and happiness

Helen Hoang's romances feature characters on the autism spectrum -- as she herself is; she says she wants to show that autistic people can get their happily-ever-afters just like anyone else.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Dakota aim to reclaim Fort Snelling and its difficult history

Dakota aim to reclaim Fort Snelling and its difficult history

The Minnesota Historical Society wants to make its sites more inclusive of all histories, and an example of its efforts came at an event for the Dakota community at Fort Snelling.
by Cody Nelson

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An assassin walks into a library

An assassin walks into a library

David Enyeart recommends an assassin-filled thriller from South Korea, which offers a biting portrayal of power and corruption.
by Tracy Mumford

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Morning Edition gets a fresh theme on Monday

At the beginning of every hour on Morning Edition, we tell you about the big stories that are coming up, plus a little history and a birthday or two. We call that the billboard, and starting on Monday, the music that accompanies it will change.
by Cathy Wurzer

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After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

The company's founders have realized some of their dreams, but say their destination is always farther on.
by Marianne Combs

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