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Chris Roberts
St. Paul, Minn.

European-style Twin Cities art festival to be an all-night affair

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Northern Spark
Northern Spark is a European-style art festival happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul in June. It will take place exclusively at night along the Mississippi riverfront in both cities, from 8:58 p.m., June 4, to 5:58 a.m. June 5.
Artist's rendering courtesy Northern Spark

Organizers of new European-style 24-hour art festival planned for the Twin Cities say it has potential to be a huge tourist draw and international event.

The Northern Spark festival will take place exclusively at night along the Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis and St. Paul, from 8:58 p.m., June 4, to 5:58 a.m., June 5.

MPR arts reporter Chris Roberts spoke with Northern Spark organizer Steve Dietz about the event. Click the play button above to hear their conversation.

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Northern Spark
Northern Spark is a European-style art festival happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul in June. It will take place exclusively at night along the Mississippi riverfront in both cities, from 8:58 p.m., June 4, to 5:58 a.m. June 5.
Artist's rendering courtesy Northern Spark
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Steve Dietz
Steve Dietz is the founder and organizer of Northern Spark. Dietz said it's an art festival for people who love art, the city, and the Mississippi River.
MPR Photo/Chris Roberts