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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.

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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.

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It's just not funny: Late-night hosts take on Franken accusations

It's just not funny: Late-night hosts take on Franken accusations

With fellow comedian Sen. Al Franken in the headlines for sexual harassment, late-night talk show hosts faced the question Thursday night of what to do when the accused is one of your own.
by Tracy Mumford

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The 2017 National Book Award winners

The 2017 National Book Award winners

For Jesmyn Ward, who won the fiction prize for "Sing, Unburied, Sing," it was her second National Book Award.
by Colin Dwyer

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Brother Ali to perform at First Avenue

Brother Ali performs Thursday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis. His latest album is "All the Beauty in this Whole Life."
by MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: Regal portraits, radio theater and Latin film

Art Hounds: Regal portraits, radio theater and Latin film

The Art Hounds recommend "The Blacker the Berry," Duluth's "Take It With You" and a four-day film festival.
by Marianne Combs

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Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Swedish Fish Oreo Cookies? Snickers Espresso? When companies push, sometimes odd, new flavors you might be intrigued, but hesitant to try them out. That's where Ben Passer comes in.
by MPR News Staff

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Wilco plays sold-out shows in St. Paul

Wilco plays sold-out shows in St. Paul

Thursday night's performance will be broadcast live on The Current.
by MPR News Staff

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Olga Viso resigns as Walker Art Center director

Olga Viso resigns as Walker Art Center director

In a statement, the Walker said its board and Viso "agreed that now is an ideal time for a transition."
by MPR News Staff

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Al Franken and Tom Davis got their first big break at Minneapolis theater

Al Franken and Tom Davis got their first big break at Minneapolis theater

The comedy team of Al Franken and Tom Davis met when they were both attending Blake High School in Minneapolis. They went on to perform skits at the Brave New Workshop and work on Saturday Night Live.
by Jim Bickal

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