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Going to Art-A-Whirl? You can help build a sculpture of a city with over 300 pounds of clay

Going to Art-A-Whirl? You can help build a sculpture of a city with over 300 pounds of clay

Art-A-Whirl, the weekend-long art crawl May 15-17, is filled with hundreds of hands-on experiences in northeast Minneapolis. At Aldo Moroni Studios, whirlers can help fill up a mountainous city with miniature clay houses and creatures.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota lawmakers deal as 2026 session nears end

Minnesota lawmakers deal as 2026 session nears end

MPR News host Clay Masters and the politics team recap a week in state politics and the remaining days of the legislative session.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota budget deal offers $205 million lifeline to HCMC

Minnesota budget deal offers $205 million lifeline to HCMC

Lawmakers are finalizing the details of the agreement, but they plan to direct $205 million from the state's general fund to stabilize HCMC's funding for this year.
by Erica Zurek

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MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

MN Shortlist May 15-21: Art-A-Whirl, myths in Winona and immersive theater in a mansion

Here are our recommendations for what to see at one of the biggest Minneapolis art events of the year, as well as a look at theater, music, art exhibits and other events throughout the state.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi

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Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?
by Clay Masters

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These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

For decades, an Israel-based father-son team have been recovering and repairing violins played by Jewish musicians that survived the Holocaust. Through June, those violins are touring the state. Local musicians will play the instruments and many are on view for exhibitions.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell

This Fargo chef relearned how to cook after a car crash ruined her sense of smell

Candace Stock had been cooking professionally for decades before a car crash permanently damaged her sense of smell, forcing her to rely on her memories and the help of others to regain her confidence in the kitchen.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Lynx start season under historic new WNBA contract

Lynx start season under historic new WNBA contract

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Sloane Martin, the television voice of the Minnesota Lynx and a national TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Big Ten Network, NBC and FOX, about the new contract and the upcoming season.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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