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'A River of Stars' is an Asian-American, 'pregnant Thelma & Louise'

'A River of Stars' is an Asian-American, 'pregnant Thelma & Louise'

Vanessa Hua's debut novel follows two women at a secret California maternity center where rich Chinese send expectant mothers to give birth to U.S. citizens. Then they run away.

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'The Wedding Portrait' explains activism for a young audience

'The Wedding Portrait' explains activism for a young audience

Innosanto Nagara first built a following with "A is for Activist." His newest children's book opens with the story of a couple who decides to get married in the middle of a protest.
by Tracy Mumford

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Lots of music options at the Fair

Marching bands in the daily parade are an example of the free music that you can hear at the Minnesota State Fair. There are also ticketed shows in the Grandstand like Saturday's Music on a Stick hosted by The Current.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Back from its South Africa tour, Minn. Orchestra reflects on connections made

Back from its South Africa tour, Minn. Orchestra reflects on connections made

A week ago today, the Minnesota Orchestra was in South Africa, preparing to play the most anticipated concert of its five-city tour of the country in Soweto, a township outside Johannesburg. Now, as the Minnesotans return home, musicians, staff, and audience are considering the visit's impact.
by Euan Kerr

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Photos: First day of the 2018 Minnesota State Fair

Photos: First day of the 2018 Minnesota State Fair

Crowds were inside the gates before the sun came up and animals were still sleeping when eager fairgoers crept through the barns in the early morning. But it didn't stay quiet for long.
by Evan Frost

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Food critics dish on State Fair's best (and not-so-best)

Food critics dish on State Fair's best (and not-so-best)

Three Twin Cities food critics give their recommendations, and condemnations, after sampling some of the most talked about food items at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
by Tim Nelson

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Gaelynn Lea's rallying cry for disability rights

The winner of NPR's 2016 Tiny Desk Music Contest and Duluth native Gaelynn Lea will be releasing a new album on September 7th. You can hear a single from the album now on the country website "The Boot."
by Cathy Wurzer

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After 150 years, 'Little Women' still resonates

After 150 years, 'Little Women' still resonates

In "Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy," Anne Boyd Rioux describes how the sisterly bond of the March girls that Louisa May Alcott created many years ago remains a paragon of female friendship and inspiration.
by Ilana Masad

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'How Are You Going to Save Yourself' asks the hard questions

'How Are You Going to Save Yourself' asks the hard questions

JM Holmes asks a lot of questions in his debut story collection, a shockingly powerful, gorgeously written book about four African-American friends growing up and growing apart.
by Michael Schaub

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