“Public Functionary, a nonprofit arts center that plans to open in early 2013 in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, is on a mission to redefine modern-day art patronage and connect to the community in inventive ways,:” via The Line.

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Renowned  writer Louise Erdrich won a prestigious National Book Award as did young-adult author William Alexander. It’s the first time two Minnesota writers have won the award, via Star Tribune.