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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 Problem of Democracy' looks at personality's role in U.S. leadership

'The Problem of Democracy' looks at personality's role in U.S. leadership

A new book focuses on how the Adams father-son duo spent years abroad making a case for our young country -- yet both saw themselves rejected in favor of more charismatic and populist rivals.
by Scott Detrow

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'Pickle's Progress' is a weird -- but secretly sweet -- journey

'Pickle's Progress' is a weird -- but secretly sweet -- journey

Marcia Butler's new novel centers on a drunken, bickering couple whose lives are turned upside down after a car crash. It's a deeply weird book that succeeds because of Butler's considerable charisma.
by Michael Schaub

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Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris burned on Monday. Its spire fell. But the French Gothic structure was not fully lost, especially in memories of the beloved national symbol.
by Richard Gonzales and Laura Beltrán Villamizar

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50 years since the Beatles recorded 'Something'

It's considered the song that established George Harrison as a formidable songwriter within the group, and it's been covered by more than 150 artists -- including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey and Ray Charles.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Pulitzer Prizes honor journalists under threat with new crop of winners

Pulitzer Prizes honor journalists under threat with new crop of winners

Prize Administrator Dana Canedy is stepping behind the lectern Monday to deliver good news to distinguished journalists, authors, musicians, scholars and others ranging across 21 categories.
by Colin Dwyer

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Biographer Robert Caro on fame, power and 'Working' to uncover the truth

Biographer Robert Caro on fame, power and 'Working' to uncover the truth

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist was never interested in only telling the stories of famous men. Instead, he says, "I wanted to use their lives to show how political power worked."
by Dave Davies

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Noah's wife gets a name in 'Naamah'

Noah's wife gets a name in 'Naamah'

Sarah Blake's new book retells the biblical flood from the point of view of Noah's wife -- who never has a name in the Bible, but who nevertheless helped humanity (and all those animals) survive.
by Sacha Pfeiffer

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