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Are you a State Fair pro?

Meg Martin August 21, 2013, 4:30 AM Aug 21, 2013

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Nobody does a state fair like Minnesota. And nobody does The State Fair like Minnesotans. Everyone’s got a fair hack — that little trick that makes you an insider, the one you swear by, the one that makes your trip (or trips!) to the fair the best possible time — till next year. Clark Gregor Read more →

Could Duluth’s Mayor be sued for parody of “Gangnam Style”?

Dan Kraker May 31, 2013, 11:01 AM May 31, 2013

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Duluth Mayor Don Ness contributed his interpretation of the internet song and dance hit “Gangnam Style” to a parody video in January. Could that earn him a lawsuit?

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Minnesota Sounds & Voices

Mining Minnesota’s rich vein of Finnish American music

Dan Olson January 2, 2013, 12:51 PM Jan 2, 2013

A vocal and instrumental duo called Kaivama is launching a tour to perform traditional Finnish music in the Upper Midwest.

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The Carnatic tradition’s next generation

Dan Olson November 14, 2012, 2:30 PM Nov 14, 2012

East Indian musical master teaches and mentors students.

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Fire up!

Dan Olson October 19, 2012, 12:05 PM Oct 19, 2012

Working quietly over the years, (“not a lot of gold and glitter in the kiln building business. . . .”) Donovan Palmquist has become famous in the somewhat rarefied world of kiln construction.

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This man is smiling because bluegrass is back

Dan Olson October 5, 2012, 1:47 PM Oct 5, 2012

Dick’s joy is due in part to the fact that as a retired DNR wildlife biologist he has more time to pursue bluegrass music.

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Ojibwe culture and staying humble

Dan Olson September 27, 2012, 3:23 PM Sep 27, 2012

Ojibwe women use song to reconnect with their culture.

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Photos: Locals rock Walker Art Center

Michael Olson June 16, 2012, 10:40 PM Jun 16, 2012

Howler, tUnE-yArDs, Doomtree, Trampled by Turtles and The Hold Steady played outside the Walker Art Center Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the photos taken there.

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