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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.

Checking back in on the barber who encourages kids to read

Checking back in on the barber who encourages kids to read

Our story about the barbershop that takes $2 off haircuts for young readers went viral, so we went back to ask what happened next.
by Jennifer Guerra

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Save the ruby slippers: Smithsonian seeks funds to preserve Dorothy's shoes

Save the ruby slippers: Smithsonian seeks funds to preserve Dorothy's shoes

The National Museum of American History says it will cost $300,000 to protect the aging shoes in "The Wizard of Oz." A Kickstarter campaign launched three days ago has already raised nearly $200,000.

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In 'IQ,' a Sherlock for South Central

In 'IQ,' a Sherlock for South Central

Joe Ide's debut novel follows Isaiah Quintabe, known as IQ around his Los Angeles neighborhood. IQ solves the crimes police won't touch -- even when his clients can only pay him in chickens or tires.
by Jason Sheehan

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Art Hounds: Sing 'til you're hoarse to Tall Heights

Art Hounds: Sing 'til you're hoarse to Tall Heights

This week, the Art Hounds recommend a band at the Turf Club, a show of state flowers in Hutchinson and Frank Theatre's "Good Person of Setzuan."
by Marianne Combs

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How long does it take to write a bestseller?

How long does it take to write a bestseller?

Some writers (looking at you, Stephen King) can churn out two books in a year. Some writers take more than a decade. Here's a look at how long it took to write your favorite book.
by Tracy Mumford

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What it means to be an American: Artists, musicians and activists speak

What it means to be an American: Artists, musicians and activists speak

Influential thinkers from around the country reflected on the American identity in the modern age. Naaima Khan, Pakou Hang and Brian Rosenberg to reflected on the series and added their own perspective on what it means to be an American.
by MPR News Staff

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13 scary books worth the nightmares

13 scary books worth the nightmares

October is the perfect time to terrify yourself with a good book. Whether you like modern horrors or good, old-fashioned haunted houses, these books are sure to keep you up at night.
by Tracy Mumford

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Rick Dees' 'Disco Duck' hit No. 1 40 years ago

Dees says it took him a day to write the song and three months to convince anyone to record it.

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Internet mourns apparent death of Pedals, a real stand-up bear

Internet mourns apparent death of Pedals, a real stand-up bear

Pedals was a wild black bear with injured forepaws, who stood and walked on his hind legs. State officials say he appears to have been a casualty of this year's bear hunt.

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