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 has helped many an author write their own books.

Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies 

The 330 acre estate offers residencies for writers and artists, and hosts several events each year for both writers and readers. Now in its 18th year, the center is the largest artist community in the Upper Midwest.

The Kay Sexton Award is presented at the Minnesota Book Awards each year to an individual for his or her contributions to Minnesota's literary scene.

Hedin has already won two Minnesota Book Awards for his writing. He edited 

Where One Voice Ends Another Begins: 150 Years of Minnesota Poetry

 in 2007 in honor of the state's sesquicentennial.

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Hedin, the founding director of the Anderson Center in Red Wing, will be honored at this year's Minnesota Book Awards for his contributions to Minnesota's literary community.

Robert Hedin wins Kay Sexton Award

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