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Year in Review: Minnesota’s Arts & Culture Scene in 2018

December 3, 2018 by Ellen Burkhardt, Lauren Sauer

Minnesota’s arts and culture scene experienced its fair share of high highs and low lows this year. From the #metoo movement bringing about leadership changes at notable organizations to our state making history by electing the first Somali-American to the U.S. Congress, there was no lack of drama, excitement, anticipation, and disappointment in 2018. Here’s … [ Read more]

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FINNEGANS Festival of Lights

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