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MN economist calculates big bang for arts bucks

MN economist calculates big bang for arts bucks

Economist Ann Markusen argues that hammering arts education with disproportionate budget cuts is a poor economic choice.
by Marianne Combs

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Minnesota high school wrestler turned Oscar nominee

Minnesota high school wrestler turned Oscar nominee

Alexandria native John Hawkes credits the Guthrie Theater and his high school teachers with getting him into acting.
by Marianne Combs

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Graffiti vs art on the Gateway

Graffiti vs art on the Gateway

Art is coming to the popular Twin Cities bike trail.
by Marianne Combs

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How violent is too violent in teen fiction?

How violent is too violent in teen fiction?

Is it okay for a teen to read a book that deals with physical violence, drug abuse and rape?
by Marianne Combs

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What will become of the Southern Theater?

What will become of the Southern Theater?

The new general manager says a different Southern Theater is emerging.
by Marianne Combs

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MPR’s classical hosts head to the movies

MPR’s classical hosts head to the movies

'Roll Credits' - a new show devoted to the music of movies - debuts tonight at 8pm on Classical MPR.
by Marianne Combs

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MN Poetry: Sun Yung Shin

Shin's poem 'That Came to be Split into a Plurality' gives thanks... or does it?
by Marianne Combs

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