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The Minnesota Opera's upcoming season includes the premiere of 'Edward Tulane,' based on Kate DiCamillo's YA novel

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with DiCamillo about the experience of seeing her book transformed into an opera. DiCamillo is a Twin Cities resident and a two-time Newbery Medal winner.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Walz has big job in passing budget

Walz has big job in passing budget

Republican legislators say tax increases proposed by Gov. Tim Walz will not become law.
by Brian Bakst

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Opera version of DiCamillo's 'Edward Tulane' set for 2020

Composer Paola Prestini says the work should have wide appeal. The opera has been in development over the last two years.
by Euan Kerr

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Debut album from supergroup Our Native Daughters drops Friday

The four women comprising the folk group Our Native Daughters have all found success as solo artists, and they all play the banjo. Now, they've come together to record an album reflecting on the lives of African-American women.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gov. Walz's budget sets the stage for spending debate at the state Capitol

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with MPR News political reporter Briana Bierschbach for a preview of the governor's budget announcement — and what we can expect from the state Legislature after the proposal is unveiled.
by Cathy Wurzer and Briana Bierschbach

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