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January 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds have ideas to exercise your art brain

A discussion at Open Book in Minneapolis explores artist Sam Robertson’s illustrated art-book take on the King James Bible. Sarah Nassif’s hands-on “Weaving Water” workshop connects the ancient art of indigo dyeing and spinning fiber with local water systems. And at The Southern Theater, the group Cumar combines West African rhythms and Celtic dance to create something new.

by Emily Bright

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January 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Sweet treat: Play explores life of Boundary Waters' 'Root Beer Lady'

St. Paul’s History Theatre presents a one-woman play about Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-Indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. “She was a trailblazer,” the play’s director says. “She felt a calling and she went for it.”

by Jacob Aloi

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January 24, 2023 5:25 AM

As Sanford, Fairview look to push merger forward, questions about UMN’s role remain

The two health care companies have set a March 31 deadline to complete the merger. The U’s medical school dean says he wants the the university to be part of the deal but worries the deadline is too tight to resolve all of its concerns.

by Michelle Wiley

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January 23, 2023 4:00 AM

'Going big': Walz to fill in rest of budget puzzle this week

As Gov. Tim Walz issues his complete budget proposal this week, he says he’s attempting to invigorate a state that has “lived on our laurels” of bygone days.

by Brian Bakst

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January 20, 2023 11:52 AM

Seeley: This year off to a less windy start

An MPR listener noted that after last year’s very windy January, this month seems much quieter in comparison.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 20, 2023 4:00 AM

Inside the world of cornhole playing with Minnesota's first professional player

Lexi Hugeback is Minnesota's first professional cornhole player, and according to her, cornhole isn't just a game where you throw a beanbag into a hole in a board — it's a game of the mind.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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January 19, 2023 4:19 PM

Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather

The Minnesota House of Representatives late Thursday approved a proposal to enshrine in state law the right to an abortion — and access to other reproductive health care. After hours of passionate debate, the House voted 69-65 to pass the bill.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 19, 2023 3:34 PM

White Bear company facing nearly 100 lawsuits alleging serious illness, death

Water Gremlin, which makes fishing sinkers and lead battery parts in White Bear Township, has been served with 95 lawsuits.

by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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January 19, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds explore an artist’s legacy, and recommend a 'Haunting' play

This week’s Art Hounds recommend the spine-tingling play “The Haunting of Hill House” at Rochester Repertory Theatre and “Act III: Who the Heck is Hoffman?” a posthumous exhibit of painter Frank Hoffman’s life’s work, curated by a St. Paul artist.

by Emily Bright