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Sensory-friendly Santa trades holiday bustle for quiet time during U visit

Sensory-friendly Santa trades holiday bustle for quiet time during U visit

For children with autism or other sensory sensitivities, the long lines and loud noises of a typical visit to see Santa at the mall can be overwhelming. This Saturday, the U is hosting an event that will make the Santa visit much more tolerable.
by Nina Moini

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Mia's director will leave to head National Gallery

Mia's director will leave to head National Gallery

Attendance at the Minneapolis Institute of Art has doubled during Kaywin Feldman's tenure.
by Euan Kerr

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A media ethicist's take on Twin Cities' film critic's plagiarism

Star Tribune movie reviewer Colin Covert, who has worked for the paper for more than 30 years, announced his resignation on Monday amid charges of plagiarism.
by Phil Picardi

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Photos: Krampus is coming to town

Photos: Krampus is coming to town

A German tradition of people dressed as beasts, who hit people with sticks, is also a feature of Minnesota celebrations this holiday season -- bringing tidings of discomfort and fear.
by Jon Collins

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Duluth lands Independent Television Festival

Duluth lands Independent Television Festival

Backers compare the festival, scheduled for Oct. 9-13, 2019, to the Sundance Film Festival. But instead of screening independent movies, ITVFest aims to connect the creators of "episodic content" like TV shows with execs from HBO and elsewhere.
by Dan Kraker

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Don't call them mutts. They're American Shelter Dogs

Don't call them mutts. They're American Shelter Dogs

A few shelters, including Animal Allies in Duluth, have embraced a new breed classification for the homeless dogs that turn up at their door. Advocates hope it will boost adoptions. Not everyone agrees.
by Tim Nelson

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The revolution will be driverless: Autonomous cars usher in big changes

The revolution will be driverless: Autonomous cars usher in big changes

Driverless vehicles could be the 'most disruptive technology to hit society worldwide since the advent of the motor car,' says former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz.
by Terry Gross

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