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Hear jazz compositions written by Prince's father

His daughter recently rediscovered the sheet music that her father had given her years ago. She assembled a band to record her father's compositions.
by MPR News Staff

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7 Minnesotans nominated for James Beard awards, food's biggest prize

7 Minnesotans nominated for James Beard awards, food's biggest prize

Steven Brown of Tilia, Gavin Kaysen of Spoon and Stable, and Ann Kim of Young Joni have been nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category, among others up for foods' top awards.
by Matt Mikus

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Two books investigate the mysteries of Agatha Christie and the Golden State Killer

Two books investigate the mysteries of Agatha Christie and the Golden State Killer

Maureen Corrigan recommends two books that grapple with real-life mysteries: Laura Thompson's biography of the sphinxlike Agatha Christie, and "I'll Be Gone In The Dark," by the late Michelle McNamara.
by Maureen Corrigan

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The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The producers of the TV drama say the star, Claire Foy, got less than former "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith, but also say that will be rectified in future seasons when new actors take over the characters.
by Eric Deggans

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Levine fired by Met after it finds evidence of sexual abuse

Levine fired by Met after it finds evidence of sexual abuse

The Met says in a Monday statement that its investigation found Levine "engaged in sexually abusive and harassing conduct towards vulnerable artists in the early stages of their careers."
by The Associated Press

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Wolverine podcast has a Minnesota backstory

Wolverine podcast has a Minnesota backstory

When Marvel Comics decided to branch out into a new storytelling platform, it turned to a Northfield author who identified with the character he'd be writing.
by Euan Kerr

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Guthrie's 'Familiar' gives black women authentic voice

Guthrie's 'Familiar' gives black women authentic voice

The play, by noted writer and actor Danai Gurira, focuses on a Zimbabwean-American family in the Twin Cities.
by Marianne Combs

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