Arts & Culture
Illustration by Dan Page
Defund the Police?
You’ve probably heard the chatter about big cities—Minneapolis among them—pushing to dramatically reimagine how they do public safety and policing. It’s a big, sometimes frightening topic. Read more
Sep 20, 2020
A Brief History of Protests and Uprisings in Minnesota
Study up on the state's long history of protests, riots, strikes, and uprisings. Read more
Sep 18, 2020
Gopher Athletes Protest Against Men’s Sports Cuts
University of Minnesota athletes are reeling after three men's sports programs were proposed to be cut at the end of the academic year, and are disputing the decision. Read more
Sep 17, 2020
Photo by Heidi Bohnenkamp, courtesy of the Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Announces Virtual Classes This Fall
As the COVID-19 crisis pushes programming off the stage, the Guthrie will keep teaching online. Read more
Sep 17, 2020
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“Art Misses You”: Minneapolis Museums Team Up for Reopening
Four museums are collaborating on a new campaign to bring the community back. Read more
Sep 15, 2020
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Twin Cities Book Festival Goes Virtual
The twentieth annual event will be moving its exhibit hall online for this year’s literary congregation. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
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How a Live Concert Industry on Pause Is Affecting Music Venue Employees
The pandemic is upending the music industry, and the lives of the people who make concerts happen. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
Courtesy of Rosedale Center
Rosedale Center Launching Drive-in Haunted House
Get ready for this spooky, socially-distanced experience at Rosedale Center. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
Photos by Michael J. Spear
Why Niko Georgiades Is Livestreaming Protests for Unicorn Riot
Meet Niko Georgiades, the most prolific Minnesota journalist you’ve probably never heard of. Read more
Sep 13, 2020
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The Life of Zach Sobiech Hits Disney+ in Clouds Movie
This fall the way-too-brief and incredibly charmed life of Zach Sobiech comes to Disney+. We called his mom, Laura, to find out what it’s been like to see her son’s story live on as a major motion picture. Read more
Sep 10, 2020
Minnesota Orchestra Will Bring Its Music Home
The Minnesota Orchestra introduces a new concert format for viewing their fall performances at home. Read more
Sep 10, 2020
Photographs by Simone Lueck
Meet the State Fair’s Prizewinning Poultry
With the State Fair in quarantine this year, are the state’s prizewinning birds letting down their tail feathers? Maybe not. Read more
Sep 10, 2020
