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Carly Pruszinske

Carly Pruszinske is a writer and middle school teacher. She is often found at parks, cinemas, and arts events throughout the Twin Cities.

News

Meet the People Who’ll Miss the Northstar the Most

As the Northstar ends its run, let's hear from the riders and workers who know it best.

January 5, 2026
History

Raising the Sausage Curtain: How Art-A-Whirl Helped Turn NE Minneapolis Into an Arts District

Thirty years ago, most people in Minneapolis thought Northeast was too sleepy or dangerous to visit. A scrappy open-studio tour with some unlikely political support changed that.

May 14, 2025
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Music

A Veteran of the ’60s Folk Revival Returns

Ellen Stekert, 89, is releasing her first independent album this year. Now if she could just find her treasured 1955 Martin guitar.

February 10, 2025