MN: Arts & Culture
Midwest communities embrace unique musical instrument
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collab…
Amid Censorship Craze, Library Campaign Aims to Turn the Page
Public libraries are known for their quiet settings. But during National Library Week, staff leaders in Minnesota and elsewhere are being vocal about …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by …
Population Diversity Could Influence Regional Dialect in MN
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As Minnesota's population becomes more diverse, changes are expected in the coming years to better assist residents from other …
When MN's Invasive 'Reed Canary Grass' Becomes Art
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Every U.S. state has its share of invasive species, and in Minnesota, reed canary grass is one of them. But creative people …
Minnesota Overtures to Cuba Curtailed by Travel Ban
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota was at the forefront of bringing a slice of American culture to Cuba in 2015, but any continuation of that effort …
'Sota-Ricans Say Help Still Desperately Needed
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A jam session this week in St. Paul will raise money to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, which hit …
MN's Nobel Conference Takes on Reproductive Technology
ST. PETER, Minn. – For 53 years, the Nobel Conference has brought leading thinkers to the Gustavus Adolphus College campus in St. Peter…
Introducing 50 Inspirational Minnesotans Over 50
ST. PAUL, Minn. – AARP Minnesota and a civic engagement group called Pollen are honoring 50 Minnesotans over age 50. The award smashes the …
Interfaith Group Celebrating Public Justice Works of "Sisters of Selma"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Now that we're in the final weeks of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights marches in Selma, Alabama, a group of Minnesota …
After Summer School Program Succeeds with Culture, Engagement
MINNEAPOLIS – Many children might groan at the thought of having to learn math and science over summer vacation, but a unique effort in …
Minnesota House Approves Gay Marriage Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. - An historic vote at the State Capitol today, as the Minnesota House approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. The …
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