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A little taste of “True Grit”

A little taste of “True Grit”

New Coen Brothers movie trailer released
by Euan Kerr

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Weekend Outlook: Epic

Weekend Outlook: Epic

Just like every weekend in Minnesota, this one features an "embarrassment of riches."
by Marianne Combs

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Franzen on fame, Oprah and Minnesota

Franzen on fame, Oprah and Minnesota

The acclaimed author of "Freedom" speaks openly about lessons he's learned since the release of his last novel "The Corrections."
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Gershwin film gems, folkie pop hooks and ARThouse

Art Hounds: Gershwin film gems, folkie pop hooks and ARThouse

An old home in New London that houses new artworks, one of the nation's premier film archivists shares some gems at the Heights Theatre, and a folkie with a knack for pop hooks, all get the coveted Art Hounds endorsement this week.
by Chris Roberts

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Where are great ideas born?

Steven Johnson argues that the "Eureka!" moment is overrated.
by Marianne Combs

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MIA buys into contemporary art

MIA buys into contemporary art

This afternoon the museum added 11 contemporary pieces to its collection, and will soon add several more.
by Marianne Combs

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Video break: ping pong passion

Video break: ping pong passion

Kids share their love for a sport that gets them off the "potato couch."
by Marianne Combs

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Per Petterson on writing, and pain

Norwegian novelist Per Petterson shares his own unorthodox approach to writing.
by Marianne Combs

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