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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

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.

Ventura loses appeal to reinstate $1.8M verdict

Ventura loses appeal to reinstate $1.8M verdict

Ventura took issue with "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle's claim that Kyle punched Ventura at a California bar in 2006 for offensive comments about the SEALs.
by The Associated Press

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The Monkees' 'I'm a Believer' was on top 50 years ago

The Monkees' 'I'm a Believer' was on top 50 years ago

The song stayed in the top spot for seven weeks and ultimately became the best-selling record of 1967.

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Raised in a prison, 'The Warden's Daughter' decides it's time to find a mom

Raised in a prison, 'The Warden's Daughter' decides it's time to find a mom

Cammie O'Reilly lost her mother when she was a baby -- so she seeks out maternal support from female inmates. Author Jerry Spinelli says the book was inspired by a real-life story from his hometown.

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At Golden Globes, Meryl Streep takes on Donald Trump

Meryl Streep, a prominent progressive in the arts world, did not mention Donald Trump by name when she criticized his remarks about a reporter during the campaign. But her target was clear.
by Eric Deggans

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'History of Wolves' debut sets author at head of pack

'History of Wolves' debut sets author at head of pack

Set in a northern Minnesota town, Emily Fridlund's novel may leave readers asking uncomfortable questions about themselves.
by Euan Kerr

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Arts grants delayed because of lower consumer spending

The Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, the Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Clean Water Fund, the Parks and Trails Fund and the Environment and Natural Resources Fund all depend on Minnesota's state sales tax revenue.
by Marianne Combs

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Cricket and difficult choices in 'Selection Day'

Cricket and difficult choices in 'Selection Day'

Aravind Adiga's new novel centers on Manju, a boy from Mumbai, and his tyrannical father, who wants just one thing: To raise the world's best cricketers. But what does Manju want for himself?
by Annalisa Quinn

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Yes, he's cranky. Yes, he's a little bitter. But 'Ove' is a hit

Yes, he's cranky. Yes, he's a little bitter. But 'Ove' is a hit

"When I sell this book, I like to tell people: Keep an open mind, and don't judge him," says Peggy Stout, co-owner of Prairie Pages in Pierre, S.D.
by Tracy Mumford

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Roundtable: Self-proclaimed nerds on whitewashing and what to watch on the big and small screens

Roundtable: Self-proclaimed nerds on whitewashing and what to watch on the big and small screens

Sci-fi and fantasy on the big and small screens are starting to become more diverse. Three self-proclaimed nerds discuss the missteps -- and the steps forward -- in the genres.
by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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