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Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team

Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team

This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. “We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon,” said a Kennedy Center spokesperson.
by Andrew Limbong

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A kernel of peace: MPR News host Cathy Wurzer finds her zen in crop art

A kernel of peace: MPR News host Cathy Wurzer finds her zen in crop art

With more submissions than ever before, it’s a bumper year for crop art at the Minnesota State Fair. So MPR News host Cathy Wurzer decided that this summer, it was finally time to give it a try.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rain or shine, they keep strumming at the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival 

Rain or shine, they keep strumming at the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival 

An unexpected sight — and sound — was created in the middle of the Lake County Fairgrounds when over 375 musicians joined the annual Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival for four days of ukulele fun and community.
by Anika Besst

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Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang

Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang

Every generation has its slang. From “groovy” and “far out” to “lit” and “slay.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a linguist and a St. Paul poet and hip-hop artist to unpack the slang of 2025.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Twin Cities musicians Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker’s new EP “Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk” showcases some of their favorite numbers and the depth in their rich sound that enhances the duo’s acoustic storytelling. 
by Anika Besst

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