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Listen to Chuck Berry's final album, 'CHUCK'

Listen to Chuck Berry's final album, 'CHUCK'

Stream the rock and roll pioneer's final album, featuring appearances by Tom Morello and Gary Clark Jr.
by Tom Moon

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Peter Sallis of 'Wallace and Gromit' fame dies at 96

Peter Sallis of 'Wallace and Gromit' fame dies at 96

Before the British actor voiced Wallace in the animated films, he starred in the long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. He was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes.
by Doreen McCallister

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden started with a dream to educate others

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden started with a dream to educate others

Martin Friedman had dreamed for 15 years about an outdoor sculpture garden that would change with the seasons, and inspire those who interacted with each piece. His dream came true in 1988.
by Sara Porter

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U2 adds Minnesota date to 'Joshua Tree' tour

U2 adds Minnesota date to 'Joshua Tree' tour

The band will play at U.S. Bank stadium Sept. 8. U2 is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its landmark album.
by Tim Nelson

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Now you can watch SPCO concerts live online for free

Now you can watch SPCO concerts live online for free

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's season finale this weekend is sold out, but for those who still want to see the show, you're in luck.
by MPR News Staff

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Thread Book Hour: Eddie Glaude Jr. on what it means to be American

Thread Book Hour: Eddie Glaude Jr. on what it means to be American

Part 2: Princeton professor Eddie Glaude Jr. explores that it means to be American, in conversation with MPR's Kerri Miller for the "Thread" book series. He's the author of "Democracy in Black."
by MPR News Staff

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Sculptor, director reflect on the 'Scaffold' experience

Sculptor, director reflect on the 'Scaffold' experience

The Walker's Olga Viso and artist Sam Durant sat down with MPR News' Euan Kerr to talk about the "Scaffold" story and its aftermath.
by Euan Kerr

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Four suspenseful thrillers for summer

Four suspenseful thrillers for summer

Dive into four well-plotted thrillers that will keep you hooked as the temperatures rise.
by Kerri Miller

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Swedish Academy has received Bob Dylan's Nobel lecture

Swedish Academy has received Bob Dylan's Nobel lecture

The Swedish Academy says it has received the required lecture from the 2016 Nobel Literature winner Bob Dylan, enabling the American singer to collect 8 million Swedish kronor ($922,000) in prize money.
by The Associated Press

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