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A new collection of Harper Lee’s writing is coming later this year

A new collection of Harper Lee’s writing is coming later this year

The beloved author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” famously only released two novels in her lifetime. Now, the world will get to read more of Lee’s work with an upcoming release of short stories and essays.
by Manuela López Restrepo

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Angry Birds, Frogger and others are finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Angry Birds, Frogger and others are finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for 2025. The finalists are: Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Defender, Frogger, Golden Eye, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football, Quake, NBA 2K and Tamagotchi.
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Art Hounds: ‘Opera Underground,’ ‘Strange Paradises’ and an indie rock musical

Art Hounds: ‘Opera Underground,’ ‘Strange Paradises’ and an indie rock musical

Mankato residents collaborate on an exhibit of sculpture and painting. A rock musical in Minneapolis shows how to make the most of very little time left and an opera company creates venue mystery.
by Emily Bright

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As boys state hockey tournament takes off in St. Paul, a look back at its 81-year history

As boys state hockey tournament takes off in St. Paul, a look back at its 81-year history

The puck drops Wednesday on high school hockey's biggest stage, the boys state hockey tournament. We revisit a book that takes a year-by-year look at the tournament.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77

Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77

Joey Molland, a guitarist with the Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger that was known for such 1970s hits as “No Matter What” and “Day After Day,” has died at age 77. Badfinger was a quartet that also included singer-guitarist Pete Ham, bassist Tom Evans and drummer Tom Gibbins.
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