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Kate DiCamillo tells her own tale
DiCamillo's books melt the hearts of readers with her stories of can-do kids. She mixes joy with just the right amount of melancholy. The two-time winner of the Newbery Medal just published her latest book “The Puppets of Spelhorst.”
Proposed new standards would change how Minnesota students learn social studies
An administrative law judge will soon decide if the new approach, which adds ethnic studies, will take effect. Not everyone is convinced that it should. Minnesotans can offer public comment until Oct. 25.
Musician Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage
Multi-hyphenate talent Dessa has been busy with a new album release, radio hosting and touring. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she discussed with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi her musical journey and how her Latina heritage influenced her work.
Roots of the Dancing Debutantes: Artist Russell Sharon looks back
Now in his mid-70s, Minnesota-based artist Russell Sharon covered thousands of miles during a decades-long career. Once a figure in the New York art world, he's relatively unknown in the part of northern Minnesota where he grew up. But that could change when his exhibit “Roots: A Retrospective” opens this weekend.
Families flock to Richfield backyard for 'duck encounters'
In one Richfield backyard, there isn’t your usual lawn furniture or swing set. Instead, there’s a royal blue, pink and turquoise hand-painted duck coop, multiple miniature swimming pools and a garden featuring one of the Heinen fowls’ favorites: tomatoes.
Clock ticks for Metro Transit fare enforcement change
The Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP, was part of new legislation passed this year at the Capitol. The Metropolitan Council has to report on the activities of TRIP by Feb. 15 of each year, beginning in 2024.
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