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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.

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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.

The 'Girl' in the title: More than a marketing trend

The 'Girl' in the title: More than a marketing trend

Lately it seems as if every thriller written by a woman gets compared to two recent blockbusters: "Gone Girl" and "The Girl on the Train." So what makes those two books so appealing and influential?

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Why Canadians can't be on Jeopardy any longer

Why Canadians can't be on Jeopardy any longer

A decision to bar Canadian citizens from being future contestants on TV's Jeopardy quiz show is causing strong reaction in Canada, particularly among those who note that show host Alex Trebek has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada.

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Author, philosopher Umberto Eco dead at 84

Author, philosopher Umberto Eco dead at 84

Eco is perhaps best known for his 1980 mystery novel The Name of the Rose, which is set in a monastery in the 14th century. It was an unexpected international bestseller, launching his career as an author.

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