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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.

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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.

Sixty years later, remembering 'The Day the Music Died'

Sixty years later, remembering 'The Day the Music Died'

Sixty years ago this week, the Winter Dance Party concert tour was crisscrossing Minnesota and neighboring states, featuring Ritchie Valens, J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson and Buddy Holly. Then came "The Day the Music Died."
by Andrew Krueger

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'99 Nights in Logar' is an Afghan adventure told in nested stories

'99 Nights in Logar' is an Afghan adventure told in nested stories

The novel is a coming-of-age journey, about a young boy chasing after a runaway dog. Author Jamil Jan Kochai says he hopes the book will counter some American misconceptions about Afghanistan.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Sulky, cynical 'Murderbot' is one of sci-fi's most human characters

Sulky, cynical 'Murderbot' is one of sci-fi's most human characters

In 'All Systems Red,' Martha Wells hides a delicate, nuanced, character-driven story under a veneer of robot fights and space murder -- and the titular Murderbot is the character doing the driving.
by Jason Sheehan

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Dyslexia made Henry Winkler feel 'stupid' for years. Now, he's a best-selling author

Dyslexia made Henry Winkler feel 'stupid' for years. Now, he's a best-selling author

The Emmy-winning actor is lesser known for his work writing for children. But he calls his book series, about the adventures and struggles of a dyslexic child, his proudest accomplishment.
by Emma Bowman

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Gallery: Can't freeze out Frostival in Fargo, Moorhead

Gallery: Can't freeze out Frostival in Fargo, Moorhead

Even with near-zero temperatures, the Frostival in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead returned for its fourth year to celebrate fun in the cold.
by Matt Mikus

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Forced to taste food for the Fuhrer at 'The Wolf's Table'

Forced to taste food for the Fuhrer at 'The Wolf's Table'

Rosella Postorino's new novel is based on the real-life story of a German woman who was conscripted to serve as a food taster for Adolf Hitler, who feared that the Allies were trying to poison him.

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In 'The World According to Fannie Davis,' mom runs a numbers racket

In 'The World According to Fannie Davis,' mom runs a numbers racket

Bridgett M. Davis has written a memoir about her mother, who ran a thriving underground gambling outfit in 1960s Detroit to provide for her family.

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'Proud Mary' released 50 years ago

John Fogerty wrote the song shortly after being discharged from the National Guard.
by MPR News Staff

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