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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.

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.

Long, strange trip: Electric Fetus marks 50 years of music, other stuff

Long, strange trip: Electric Fetus marks 50 years of music, other stuff

The renowned Minneapolis record shop, a favorite of Prince, will offer in-store concerts and doughnuts this weekend to celebrate a half century of rock and roll, smoking paraphernalia and scandal.
by Tim Nelson

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Native American author Tommy Orange feels a 'burden to set the record straight'

Native American author Tommy Orange feels a 'burden to set the record straight'

In his debut novel, "There There," Tommy Orange explores what it means to be an urban Indian. He says, "Native people look like a lot of different things. ... And we just need a new story to build from."
by Lynn Neary

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'Mariam Sharma' nails the fun road-trip vibe

'Mariam Sharma' nails the fun road-trip vibe

Summer is the season for road-trips, and "Mariam Sharma Hits the Road" makes for a saucy, yet emotional ride, following three Pakistani-American teens on a journey through the Deep South.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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Appetites: Finding the freshest picks at the farmers market

Appetites: Finding the freshest picks at the farmers market

Minnesota's farmers markets are booming. Not just with produce but new products made from locally grown goods. Here's a rundown of some of the best finds.
by Tom Crann

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Summer full of festivals: Your guide to music fests around Minnesota

Summer full of festivals: Your guide to music fests around Minnesota

No summer is complete without taking in some live music under the sun or stars. To help you achieve your full summer potential we've pulled together a collection of listening and dancing opportunities.
by Sara Porter

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What it took to get to Pluto

What it took to get to Pluto

NASA launched the New Horizons mission to Pluto in January 2006. It was a long-anticipated project that almost didn't happen.
by Kerri Miller and Suzanne Pekow

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