Arts & Culture
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Walker Art Center Announces Film Dialogue with Director Chloé Zhao
The filmmaker behind the Frances McDormand-starring film Nomadland will speak about her process at the virtual 2021 Walker Dialogue. Read more
Feb 26, 2021
Sports Executive Ethan Casson on the Business of Basketball
“Since the beginning of time, sports has been a reflection of society,” he says. Read more
Feb 24, 2021
Minneapolis Joins Cities Banning Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The ACLU-MN called for the Minneapolis City Council to ban the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. Read more
Feb 24, 2021
Wise Ink Publisher Dara Beevas on the Work to Be Done
"You can’t tell me Minneapolis doesn’t have the brainpower, the creativity, the people willing to do the work to make the community we all want to live in." Read more
Feb 23, 2021
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University of Minnesota Introduces New Apple 'Triumph'
The "pleasantly tart" fruit is the latest cultivation from the U of M apple breeding team. Read more
Feb 23, 2021
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Despite a Pandemic, Rising Musician Allie McIntosh Keeps Singing
The singer-songwriter with a classically trained voice is only in her sophomore year at Breck, but is already on track to becoming Minnesota’s Alicia Keys or Taylor Swift. Read more
Feb 22, 2021
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Forgiven PPP Loans Currently Taxable Under Minnesota Law
Legislature must act to change that, but state lawmakers are waiting for the February budget forecast. Read more
Feb 22, 2021
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Mia Brings Ice Sculptures to Minneapolis Parks
The Minneapolis Institute of Art is taking advantage of the wintry weather with ice sculptures based on some of the museum's most notable works of art. Read more
Feb 19, 2021
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson on the Department's Tri Wellness Unit
He runs the only department in the state with a full-time therapist, and she’s been busy. Read more
Feb 19, 2021
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Kate DiCamillo’s Flora and Ulysses Premieres on Disney+
The beloved Minneapolis author’s book-turned-streaming movie stars a cynical little girl and a superhero squirrel. Read more
Feb 18, 2021
Four New Leaders on Their First Year at Work
Lessons learned on the job during a pandemic and racial justice reckoning. Read more
Feb 18, 2021
Timberwolves Player Ricky Rubio on Staying Optimistic
For Ricky Rubio, positive thinking begets positive action. Read more
Feb 17, 2021
