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MPR News arts reporters on covering Minnesota music, theater and the arts
The arts aren’t just something extra — they’re a central part of how people in Minnesota connect with each other and experience their communities.
Two out of every three Minnesotans attended a concert, visited a gallery or saw live theater in the past year. That engagement adds up. Arts and culture generate an estimated $1.6 billion in annual economic impact across the state, according to the Creative Minnesota 2025 report.
So what shows are drawing in audiences right now? And what challenges are facing arts organizations behind the scenes?
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two colleagues…
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