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Arts and Culture

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Questlove on Prince, doo-wop and the food equivalent of the 'Mona Lisa'

Questlove on Prince, doo-wop and the food equivalent of the 'Mona Lisa'

In his new book, "somethingtofoodabout," The Roots' drummer discusses the artistry involved in creating a great meal. "I'm more obsessed with the journey ... than the destination," Questlove says.

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2 Minnesotans win James Beard broadcast awards

2 Minnesotans win James Beard broadcast awards

Chef and author Raghavan Iyer won for "Indian Curries: The Basics & Beyond" while filmmaker Jesse Roesler was recognized for his documentary "The Starfish Throwers."
by Nancy Yang

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The architectural treasures of Minnesota

Victoria Young, a professor of modern architectural history at University of St. Thomas takes us on a journey by looking at the changing landscape of Minneapolis downtown, revealing history behind everyday sights.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince estate gets first court hearing Monday

Prince estate gets first court hearing Monday

Newly filed court documents state that Prince left no will before he died. Bremer Trust has been appointed special administrator for his estate and is tasked with identifying Prince's heirs.
by Brian Bakst

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Courtney Barnett hopes her music keeps evolving

Courtney Barnett hopes her music keeps evolving

"They keep revealing themselves. They morph and change form and can end up sounding completely different. I hope it's like that forever," Barnett said.

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