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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.

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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.

Regina Spektor: 'I see my family ... in everybody'

Regina Spektor: 'I see my family ... in everybody'

The singer discusses how growing up an immigrant has shaped her work. "People don't understand," she says, "how easy it is to find yourself in a situation where you're in an absolutely foreign place."

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Why it took 'Forrest Gump' author nearly 20 years to write a new novel

Why it took 'Forrest Gump' author nearly 20 years to write a new novel

After "Forrest Gump" became a best-seller, Winston Groom says he ran out of good ideas for novels -- until now. His new book, "El Paso," is set during the Mexican Revolution.
by Tom Vitale

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One-hit wonder 'Macarena' topped charts 20 years ago

"Macarena" spent a near-record 14 weeks at the top of the charts and VH1 listed it as the greatest one-hit wonder of all time.

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Paisley Park museum opening likely delayed by traffic concerns

Paisley Park museum opening likely delayed by traffic concerns

Paisley Park had been scheduled to open to paying visitors on Thursday. It's unclear what the delay will mean for people who've bought tickets.
by Matt Sepic

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For literary world, unmasking Elena Ferrante's not a scoop. It's a disgrace.

For literary world, unmasking Elena Ferrante's not a scoop. It's a disgrace.

An investigative journalist claims to have uncovered the true identity of a famously private novelist. Writers and readers alike have rejected the claims as an egregious, unnecessary intrusion.

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No, Ruth Bader Ginsburg does not intend to retire anytime soon

No, Ruth Bader Ginsburg does not intend to retire anytime soon

"I will retire when it's time," the 83-year-old Supreme Court justice said in an interview with NPR. She also shares wedding advice from her mother-in-law and reads a letter from her late husband.
by Nina Totenberg

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