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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.

Monster St. Croix sturgeon may be a champion at getting caught

Monster St. Croix sturgeon may be a champion at getting caught

A Stillwater man says based on the video and photos of the fish pulled from the frozen St. Croix River on Saturday by a Jordan, Minn., angler, it's the third time that sturgeon has been pulled out of the river.
by Tim Nelson

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Walker show brings out old friends, new acquaintances

Walker show brings out old friends, new acquaintances

"Five Ways In" puts the focus on the museum's permanent collection.
by Euan Kerr

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Art Hounds: 'Queer Craft' in Morris

Art Hounds: 'Queer Craft' in Morris

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a jazz show in Carlton and the latest edition of Mizna Journal.
by Marianne Combs

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James Dayton, Minneapolis architect, dies at 53

James Dayton, Minneapolis architect, dies at 53

Dayton was known for buildings including the MacPhail Center for Music and the addition to Westminster Presbyterian Church. His firm designed more than 300 projects over 22 years.
by Matt Sepic

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McCabe's 'The Threat' may be the darkest vision of Trump presidency yet

McCabe's 'The Threat' may be the darkest vision of Trump presidency yet

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that top Justice Dept. officials discussed invoking the 25th Amendment. But his new book is about far more than that.
by Ron Elving

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'The Source of Self-Regard' speaks to today's social and political moment

'The Source of Self-Regard' speaks to today's social and political moment

Though the essays, speeches, and meditations in Toni Morrison's new nonfiction collection were written over the course of four decades, virtually every entry feels strikingly relevant now.
by Ericka Taylor

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50 years since Tommy James and the Shondells hit No. 1 with 'Crimson and Clover'

The song was released at a time when the band was trying to change its reputation as a bubblegum music act. They transformed their sound completely, embracing the psychedelia that was all the rage in the late 1960s.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'American Spy' is a unique spin on the Cold War thriller

'American Spy' is a unique spin on the Cold War thriller

Lauren Wilkinson's debut novel follows the life and career of an African American FBI agent who's recruited by the CIA to aid in the overthrow of a charismatic African leader.
by Michael Schaub

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