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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.

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

With the cold weather upon us, now is the time of year Minnesotans turn to comfort food to help fight off the winter chill. Cook book author Teresa Marrone has some suggestions on dishes that will help you stay warm.
by Steven John

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Smokey Robinson's new album celebrates the season

Smokey Robinson's first-ever solo holiday album "Christmas Everyday" came out last month. It features a fresh take on "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."
by Cathy Wurzer

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The year's most popular tweets: Obama, Harvey donations -- and chicken nuggets

The year's most popular tweets: Obama, Harvey donations -- and chicken nuggets

2017 was a busy year for Twitter, with records broken for most retweets and likes. Former President Barack Obama had several of the year's most popular tweets.

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Top gossip editor accused of sexual misconduct

The top editor for the National Enquirer, Us Weekly and other major gossip publications openly described his sexual partners in the newsroom, former employees told The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Ventura 'vindicated' after settlement of defamation lawsuit

Ventura 'vindicated' after settlement of defamation lawsuit

Former governor Jesse Ventura said he could not discuss the terms of the agreement, but said the settlement of the defamation lawsuit is "in the bank."
by Matt Sepic

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'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire gets under the shell of 'The Nutcracker'

'Wicked' author Gregory Maguire gets under the shell of 'The Nutcracker'

Author Gregory Maguire made his name rewriting fairy tales. Now, he's taken on "The Nutcracker" -- a beloved holiday classic, yes, but one that Maguire says makes no sense as it's usually performed.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Californian archaeologists unearth a not-so-ancient Egyptian sphinx

Californian archaeologists unearth a not-so-ancient Egyptian sphinx

Archaeologists in Guadalupe, Calif., were startled by a peculiar discovery: A relic from Cecil B. DeMille's 1923 biblical film "The Ten Commandments."

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