New American Library has released her first novel, "The Golden Hour," and tonight she’ll begin a round of readings — the first one at the Loft in Minneapolis.

It's one of the best things that can happen to you in a city, coming across this type of indefinite evidence of artistic production.

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It’s been a while since I did a film-based list, so I thought I’d share some of my favorite memorable dance sequences from the movies.

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"Shadow in the Water," The Minor Planets' follow-up to their 2001 debut, has been my go-to listen the last few weeks.

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Even though the weather isn't as "seasonal" as most years, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is in full swing, with longtime favorite events like these.

Walking through the south side is a reminder of just how new Minneapolis really is.

"I think one of the great tragedies of our time is that art instruction in our schools has been declining as their budgets have gotten cut back," Rep. Keith Ellison said.