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These 'Paperbacks from Hell' reflect the real-life angst of the 1970s

These 'Paperbacks from Hell' reflect the real-life angst of the 1970s

Author Grady Hendrix's new book is a celebration of the lurid horror paperbacks of the 1970s, books that gave already frightened readers an endless supply of things to fear, from jellyfish to clowns.
by Kelly McEvers

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On his new album, Charlie Parr hits some sad notes

On his new album, Charlie Parr hits some sad notes

It's only recently that the folksinger has started talking about his lifelong experience with depression.
by Euan Kerr

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Video game prompts charges of 'eco-terrorism' from oil pipeline advocates

Video game prompts charges of 'eco-terrorism' from oil pipeline advocates

The game allows users to destroy symbolic oil pipelines with lightning bolts. Industry groups say it encourages violent acts against energy infrastructures. Backers say it's art.
by Dan Kraker

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In Mpls., busted-up guns become 'surreal' art exhibit

In Mpls., busted-up guns become 'surreal' art exhibit

An art exhibit up now in Minneapolis aims to explore gun culture, and examine the impact that shootings that kill or injure people have on the community.
by Jon Collins

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Intermedia Arts puts its building up for sale

The organization, which has offered programs and a venue to underserved communities, laid off its staff last month.
by Euan Kerr

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'Ghosts of the Tsunami' examines the disaster that haunts Japan

'Ghosts of the Tsunami' examines the disaster that haunts Japan

Richard Lloyd Parry looks at the aftermath of Japan's 2011 tsunami in this brutally honest new book, which refuses to mitigate the full horror of the events with feel-good recovery stories.
by Michael Schaub

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Happy birthday Bootsy!

He got his first break in 1970 when he was hired to play bass in James Brown's band. He went on to become a major figure in funk music as a member of Funkadelic and Parliament.
by MPR News Staff

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Best fiction picks of fall

Best fiction picks of fall

Outer space. Isolated woods. Alternate worlds. Go somewhere new with our fall fiction picks.
by MPR News Staff and Tracy Mumford

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Fats Domino, architect of rock and roll, dead at 89

Fats Domino, architect of rock and roll, dead at 89

The rhythm-and-blues legend who became one of the progenitors of rock 'n' roll -- and reportedly sold more than 65 million records along the way -- died Tuesday at the age of 89.
by Gwen Thompkins

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