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‘We’re still here’: A new book explores how a small-town murder led to the restoration of Indigenous land

‘We’re still here’: A new book explores how a small-town murder led to the restoration of Indigenous land

Cherokee author Rebecca Nagle stops in Minneapolis along her book tour for her newly released “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.”
by Allison Herrera

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How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

How a catchy tune became the soundtrack to TikTok's silliest videos

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.
by Deena Prichep

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‘Intermezzo’ is Sally Rooney’s most moving novel yet

‘Intermezzo’ is Sally Rooney’s most moving novel yet

Rooney’s fourth novel is a story about learning to accept loss. And though it has its share of grief and strife, it’s happier and less disturbing than “Normal People” and “Beautiful World, Where Are You.”
by Heller McAlpin

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Cube Critics discuss the horror comedy ‘Shaun of the Dead’ for its 20th anniversary

Cube Critics discuss the horror comedy ‘Shaun of the Dead’ for its 20th anniversary

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss “Shaun of the Dead” at 20, one of the few horror comedies that still works as both a horror movie and a comedy.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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A light-hearted murder mystery weekend turns deadly in Kate Atkinson’s cozy thriller

A light-hearted murder mystery weekend turns deadly in Kate Atkinson’s cozy thriller

“Death at the Sign of the Rook” is an expansive novel that pokes fun of baroque, classic murder mysteries — but also delivers a fully satisfying, all-the-pieces-click-together ending.
by John Powers

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Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

"Rosette” tells the story of a young Palestinian woman navigating life in Haifa post-Nakba, drawing from playwright William Nour's personal and family experiences, as he explores themes of identity, culture and the impact of occupation.
by Jacob Aloi

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Talking Volumes: Edwidge Danticat on ‘We’re Alone’

Talking Volumes: Edwidge Danticat on ‘We’re Alone’

The 25th season of Talking Volumes kicked off with Haitian-born writer Edwidge Danticat, who joined host Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater to talk about her new book of essays, “We’re Alone.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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