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February 9, 2024 1:17 PM

Minnesota’s got talent: ‘Beef’, ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ and ‘True Detective’ all have roots in Minnesota

Lee Sung Jin, the creator of ‘Beef’, Diablo Cody the writer of ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ and Isabella Star LaBlanc an actor in ‘True Detective: Night Country’ are all making a name for themselves in Hollywood, and they all see Minnesota as part of their rise to fame.

by Cathy Wurzer, Nina Moini, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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February 8, 2024 2:36 PM

Lunar New Year exhibit highlights the Year of the Dragon at Minneapolis Institute of Art

The exhibit features objects from Mia’s own Chinese art collection that represent the evolution of dragon imagery and symbolism.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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February 8, 2024 2:19 PM

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by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov, CJ Younger, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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February 8, 2024 2:09 PM

From prison to Harvard: John Poupart's journey to becoming founder of the American Indian Policy Center

In the MPR series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life.

by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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February 8, 2024 2:04 PM

Falcon Heights considers the future of policing in the city

Following the police killing of Philando Castile in 2016, Falcon Heights terminated its police contract with St. Anthony Village. But now it is considering bringing the partnership back.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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February 8, 2024 1:44 PM

Minnesota Secretary of State: Voters hang back to let presidential primary ballot uncertainty clear

DFL Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was listening closely to the Supreme Court oral arguments in the presidential ballot case concerning former President Donald Trump’s eligibility. He shared what the case could mean for Minnesota voters.

by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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February 8, 2024 1:07 PM

Live from Las Vegas: Super Bowl LVIII sneaky Minnesota connections, plus this week's sports roundup

MPR News sports contributors joined Minnesota Now from Las Vegas to talk about the Super Bowl, plus what’s new with the Timberwolves, the Wild, and Gopher men’s basketball.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder