Arts & Culture

A man and his daughter look at some art at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival.

Fall provides the perfect backdrop for Twin Cities art festivals.

Kersten Rodau, who stars in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' production of "Mamma Mia!"

Kersten Rodau has performed all over the Twin Cities theatre scene - now she's onstage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in "Mamma Mia!"

Rudbeckia, a pollinating plant native to Minnesota.

Rudbeckia are a great addition to any pollinator garden and bloom well into autumn.

A pair of white headphones on a yellow background.

"Reply All" uses the Internet as a lens through which to examine a variety of stories.

A woman reading "Beauty of the Moment" by Tanaz Bhathena

"Beauty of the Moment" by Tanaz Bhathena is told in alternating viewpoints between two teenagers, who have nothing in common.

Monica Rampetsreiter of Providence Academy, one of this year's Prep Elites

Providence Academy's Monica Rampetsreiter is on the National Honor Society, a varsity athlete and a multi-instrumentalist. And with all her free time, she volunteers.

Gavin Peterson, a member of this year's Prep Elite from Maple Grove Senior High.

Maple Grove Senior High wrestler Gavin Peterson applies lessons from the mat to the rest of his life.

Maria Paula Cadena Amortegui, a member of this year's Prep Elite.

Osseo Senior High student hopes to pursue a career in engineering and travel the world.

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