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Tom Hanks and Matthew Weiner cross over into the world of fiction

Tom Hanks and Matthew Weiner cross over into the world of fiction

The actor and the "Mad Men" creator each recently published a book: Hanks' "Uncommon Type" is a short story collection and Weiner's "Heather, The Totality" is a novella about two upper-class New Yorkers.
by Maureen Corrigan

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In 'Long Way Down,' the ghosts of gun violence chill a plan for revenge

In 'Long Way Down,' the ghosts of gun violence chill a plan for revenge

Jason Reynolds' new book follows a 15-year-old who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the time it takes for an elevator to travel 60 seconds to the ground floor.
by David Greene

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New podcast tells the story of Husker Du

New podcast tells the story of Husker Du

The Current has a new podcast that tells the story of influential Twin Cities hardcore band Husker Du.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Kevin Spacey apologizes to Anthony Rapp over alleged sexual misconduct

Kevin Spacey apologizes to Anthony Rapp over alleged sexual misconduct

"I'm beyond horrified to hear his story. I honestly do not recall the encounter," Kevin Spacey said in response to allegations.

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An 'inventive and engrossing' memoir, 10 years in the making

An 'inventive and engrossing' memoir, 10 years in the making

The night before her father died, 18-year-old Jeannie Vanasco promised she would write a book for him. "The Glass Eye" is that book.
by Tracy Mumford

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'The King is Always Above the People' in more lands than one

'The King is Always Above the People' in more lands than one

Daniel Alarcon's new collection of short stories follows a young man living in a capital post-revolution and includes an Abraham Lincoln love story, set in modern-day Chicago.
by Melissa Block

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Finally, artist gets to see her sculpture's Minnesota perch

Finally, artist gets to see her sculpture's Minnesota perch

Katharina Fritsch, who created 'Hahn/Cock,' had never seen her big blue rooster in the Sculpture Garden that has become its home.
by Euan Kerr

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Iconic dance venue in rural Cass County destroyed by fire

Firefighters from Gardner, Arthur, Hunter and Grandin responded to the blaze Thursday afternoon at what is now known as Arthur's Burn. For decades it was known as Johnson's Barn.
by The Associated Press

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Lizzo slows down her Little Red Corvette

This week Lizzo released her fresh take Prince's "Little Red Corvette."
by Cathy Wurzer

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