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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.

Cube Critics: Death of Stalin is a "guilty pleasure"

Cube Critics: Death of Stalin is a "guilty pleasure"

Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis review "The Death of Stalin" and "The Leisure Seeker."

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In 'All the Names They Used for God,' the magical meets the harrowing

In 'All the Names They Used for God,' the magical meets the harrowing

Author Anjali Sachdeva spins captivating short stories around kernels of the otherworldly. She says it can be a way to overcome the impulse to look away from that which is unsettling or traumatic.
by Audie Cornish

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Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

A prosecutor in Minnesota says he's reviewing law enforcement reports about Prince's death and will make a decision on possible charges "in the near future."
by The Associated Press

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A fourth season of 'Fargo'? Hold on to your hats

A fourth season of 'Fargo'? Hold on to your hats

Murder, mayhem, Minnesota: "Fargo" series creator Noah Hawley, who adapted the Coen Brothers' original film for television, says he now has an idea for a new season.
by Tracy Mumford

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Why Buckethead wears a KFC bucket

Brian Carroll will be performing Thursday night at the Cabooze in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Whiting Awards announce 10 winners, aiming to honor future bookshelf staples

Whiting Awards announce 10 winners, aiming to honor future bookshelf staples

Since it began in 1985, the annual prize has recognized emerging writers. And while you may not know the winners announced Wednesday, their futures are bright -- if previous winners are any indication.
by Colin Dwyer

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Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

John Goetz, an attorney for Prince's siblings, says prosecutors agreed to give him the medical examiner's autopsy investigation this week. Goetz and his clients must keep the data confidential.
by The Associated Press

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Appetites: The growth of Lenten fish fry in Minnesota

Appetites: The growth of Lenten fish fry in Minnesota

The Lenten fish fry has blossomed, and no one does it quite like The Church of St Albert the Great in South Minneapolis. For the first six Fridays in lent, 125 volunteers come together to serve up baked and fried tilapia, cheesy mashed potatoes and coleslaw to an overflow crowd.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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