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4 ways to revive your weekend

4 ways to revive your weekend

A few ideas to get your weekend hopping...
by Marianne Combs

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Taking fashion design to outer space

Taking fashion design to outer space

A University of Minnesota student will spend her summer working with NASA on new high tech suits for astronauts.
by Marianne Combs

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The architecture of fish

The architecture of fish

X-rays of sea creatures are the inspiration for an exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
by Marianne Combs

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Arts and the marriage amendment

Arts and the marriage amendment

Why do so many artists and arts organizations support gay marriage?
by Marianne Combs

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James Baldwin: his past and our future

James Baldwin: his past and our future

The African-American writer's work continues to ask pointed questions of our culture, long after his death.
by Marianne Combs

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Combat Paper: finding new life in the garments of war

Combat Paper: finding new life in the garments of war

Minnesota veterans are turning their old military fatigues into paper, and journaling their memories of service.
by Marianne Combs

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The reviews are in for ‘American Family’ at Park Square

The reviews are in for ‘American Family’ at Park Square

Did these critics watch the same show? For some the first act shone while the second act lagged, but another claims just the opposite.
by Marianne Combs

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Brewing a love for beer… through swag

Brewing a love for beer… through swag

Three guys combine their love of beer with their marketing and graphic design skills.
by Marianne Combs

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