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Music

ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

In 1995, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA wrote a musical called “Kristina.” It tells the story of Swedes who found their way to Minnesota territory in the mid-18th century. VocalEssence will open its 56th season with a concert performance of “Kristina” on Oct. 26.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Meet a power pair with a harmonious relationship. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with married couple Maiya Papach, principal violist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Rebecca Albers, principal violist of the Minnesota Orchestra.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.
by Chandelis Duster and Rachel Treisman

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Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift' after pop star endorses Harris

Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift' after pop star endorses Harris

The Republican presidential nominee directed his vitriol at the pop star after Swift threw her support behind the Democratic presidential nominee.
by Emma Bowman

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Art Hounds: A Fringe favorite returns

Art Hounds: A Fringe favorite returns

With students returning to school, Art Hounds this week features artists returning to their alma maters to exhibit their photography and perform shows, plus a review of indie music venue Cloudland. 
by Emily Bright

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