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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.

Ursula K. Le Guin's voice rings out in a new nonfiction collection

Ursula K. Le Guin's voice rings out in a new nonfiction collection

Ursula K. Le Guin's mastery of fiction has remained so consistent, it's easy to overlook her accomplishments in other forms -- but her new nonfiction collection goes a long way towards fixing that.
by Jason Heller

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Prairie Home Companion renamed 'Live from Here with Chris Thile'

Prairie Home Companion renamed 'Live from Here with Chris Thile'

After MPR severed ties with Keillor over allegations of improper behavior, the name change became a legal necessity, as MPR no longer had rights to continue calling the variety show "A Prairie Home Companion."
by MPR News Staff

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The best fantasy book ever published?

The best fantasy book ever published?

Bookseller Corey Mesler doesn't usually pick up fantasy novels -- but John Crowley's "Little, Big" won him over.
by Tracy Mumford

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McNally Smith president says financing failure forced music school's closure

McNally Smith president says financing failure forced music school's closure

McNally Smith College of Music was in the process of converting from a for-profit to a non-profit as part of a plan to turn around its struggling budget. But the process was long and costs were high, said the school's president.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Tech developer launches 'Ojibwe Netflix'

A Canadian technology development company has launched the first ever video streaming service for Indigenous Ojibwe speakers. It's available now on Apple TV and Apple's app store.
by John Enger

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When Sam Cooke went from gospel to secular music

Cooke's family name did not have an "e" on the end, but he added the extra letter in 1957 to signify a new start to his life. That's when he made the switch from gospel to secular music.
by MPR News Staff

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The kids are alright: 'Youthquake' is Oxford word of 2017

Oxford Dictionaries is recognizing the power of the millennial generation with its 2017 word of the year: "youthquake." It's defined as "a significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people."
by The Associated Press

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