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Arts and Culture

MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

Cube Critics: Stay up to date with our weekly art and culture chats with MPR News’ Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber, Aron Woldeslassie and guests. Listen to or read Cube Critics here

Art Reviews: Our arts team offers insight on the latest in theater, music, visual arts and more. We explore the breadth of creativity and innovation found throughout Minnesota, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the works and artists shaping our cultural landscape. Read more here.

Art Friend: Everyone needs an art friend. Art Friend is a new segment with our arts team. Art spaces can feel exclusive and art can be confusing, obtuse, and even boring. But, especially with the right context, everyone can be a critic. So let us be your guide- your Art Friend. Listen or read Art Friend stories here.

Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

In the 1920s, a community conspired to kill Native Americans for their oil money

In the 1920s, a community conspired to kill Native Americans for their oil money

The Osage tribe in Oklahoma became spectacularly wealthy in the early 1900s - and then members started turning up dead. David Grann's "Killers of the Flower Moon" describes the dark plot against them.
by Steve Inskeep

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Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name

Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name

Search warrants made public Monday offer a rare glimpse into the end of Prince's secretive life and more details on his death. It still doesn't detail where Prince may have obtained the narcotic that killed him.
by Tim Nelson

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'The Book of Joan' recasts a historic heroine--in space

'The Book of Joan' recasts a historic heroine--in space

Lidia Yuknavitch's fascination with Joan of Arc informs her new novel, set in a grim future where humanity is sexless and ageless, prisoners in a technological hell ruled by a malevolent billionaire.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Aw Jeez, 'Fargo' is back for season 3

Aw Jeez, 'Fargo' is back for season 3

'Fargo' returns on April 19 with a third season of murder, mayhem and Minnesota nice. Catch deep dives and behind-the-scenes details with Aw Jeez, MPR's recap podcast.
by Tracy Mumford

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Kendrick Lamar drops latest album today

Kendrick Lamar drops latest album today

Kendrick Lamar's newest album "Damn" was released today. This is the highly anticipated follow up to Lamar's critically-acclaimed 2015 album "To Pimp A Butterfly."
by Cathy Wurzer

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