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MPR News has you covered with news and stories about local art and culture happenings across Minnesota.

Art Hounds: Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. You can explore arts events here, or become an Art Hound today.

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Our arts coverage is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Dolly Parton's rags-to-riches-to-giving story

Dolly Parton's rags-to-riches-to-giving story

Dolly Parton turns 70 today. She grew up poor, but is now worth about $500 million. In 1995, she started a program to give away books to kids in honor of her father , who never learned to read.

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Area satirical publication The Onion sold to Univision (seriously)

Area satirical publication The Onion sold to Univision (seriously)

The Spanish-language network gets a 40 percent, controlling stake in The Onion and related sites, including The A.V. Club and Clickhole. The move comes as Univision tries to reach more millennials.

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From Slate: Is history written about men, by men?

From Slate: Is history written about men, by men?

Slate Magazine analyzed more than 600 popular history books published last year, and confirmed a trend: The majority of authors in the field are men, and they're writing about other men.
by Tracy Mumford

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Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dies

Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dies

Frey was lead vocalist on the Eagles' breakthrough hit, "Take It Easy." His other showcases included "Peaceful Easy Feeling," ''Already Gone" and "New Kid in Town."
by The Associated Press

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With leap to HBO, Big Bird's got a brand-new way to get to 'Sesame Street'

With leap to HBO, Big Bird's got a brand-new way to get to 'Sesame Street'

Shiny new digs (in more ways than one) are reshaping the children's TV show, which premieres Saturday on HBO. The show's executive producer -- and Elmo himself -- tell how the neighborhood's changed.

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Hunting snakes in the Everglades to protect native species

Hunting snakes in the Everglades to protect native species

Burmese pythons in the Everglades are taking a big toll on native wildlife. To combat their spread, the state is holding its second Python Challenge -- a hunt expected to draw over 1,000 participants.
by Greg Allen

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