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Minnesota singers promote the land of “10,000 things to do”

March 22, 2012 8:27 AM

Minnesota singers promote the land of “10,000 things to do”

Minnesota's office of tourism is hoping that local crooners will woo you into exploring more of the state.

by Marianne Combs

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Bela Tarr rides the Turin Horse to the end

March 22, 2012 6:30 AM

Bela Tarr rides the Turin Horse to the end

Final film by Hungary's greatest living director comes to Minnesota

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Will movie fans have their hunger sated?

March 22, 2012 4:30 AM

Will movie fans have their hunger sated?

Fans of The Hunger Games worry the movie wont do justice to Suzanne Collins' book. MPR's Euan Kerr interviews the film's young stars about the pressure they're feeling.

by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Andrew W.K., a ‘still film,’ and the happiness industry

March 22, 2012 2:45 AM

Art Hounds: Andrew W.K., a ‘still film,’ and the happiness industry

A hard partying pop metal purveyor, a multimedia narrative about grief and bowling, and a solo performer's exploration of the 'happiness industry,' have whetted the hounds' art appetites this week.

by Chris Roberts

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March 21, 2012 8:53 AM

Minnesota Opera President Allan Naplan resigns

Citing personal reasons Naplan leaves after just one year

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March 21, 2012 6:43 AM

Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings stomp out some great music

During the recording of the album 'Machine' several other local musicians joined in to add to the quartet's solid 'West Bank stomp' sound.

by Marianne Combs

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Mike Doughty reflects on drug addiction

March 20, 2012 10:25 AM

Mike Doughty reflects on drug addiction

The front-man of the band Soul Coughing says the drugs shut off what he called a 'core of self-loathing.'

by Marianne Combs

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The curatorial power of Kate Nordstrum

March 20, 2012 8:22 AM

The curatorial power of Kate Nordstrum

The former Southern Theater curator is developing an audience for new music in the Twin Cities.

by Marianne Combs

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Mu production of ‘Edith can shoot things…’ gets national attention, mixed reviews

March 20, 2012 4:42 AM

Mu production of ‘Edith can shoot things…’ gets national attention, mixed reviews

Critics say this new play still needs some work.

by Marianne Combs

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Heartland Chef Lenny Russo named finalist for James Beard Award

March 19, 2012 11:00 AM

Heartland Chef Lenny Russo named finalist for James Beard Award

Russo is up for "Best Chef of the Midwest" award...for the third time. Other Twin Cities nominees include Andrew Zimmern and Lynn Rossetto Kasper.

by Marianne Combs

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