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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments to Perpich Board

    February 23, 2026
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced two new appointments and one reappointment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Jeimmy Yusty-Rojas and Elizabeth Winslow. Reappointed to the Board is: Paul Hustoles.
    The Board…

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  • Picture Books by Black Authors and Illustrators from Perpich Library

    February 19, 2026

    It’s Black History Month and now, more than ever, it’s important that we learn about the past so that our present world can be put into its proper context. Because picture books are an excellent way to teach and learn about history…

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  • Books About Resilience and Rebirth from Perpich Library

    January 22, 2026

    This month, new library teaching assistant students created a wonderful display with books about resilience and rebirth. In stressful times, it is important to be resilient and willing to change in order to adapt in an ever-shifting world. These books reflect how…

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  • Representative Nathan Coulter Meets with Students at Perpich Arts High School

    January 12, 2026

    Perpich was pleased to welcome Minnesota Representative Nathan Coulter (51B) to campus on January 12, 2026. Rep. Coulter met with a group of student leaders who are taking active roles in building community and learning how their voices matter.

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  • Comfort Fiction from Perpich Library

    December 18, 2025

    It’s cold and snowy out, which means it’s time for a cozy, comforting book to read, preferably with a hot beverage and a warm blanket. Not sure what to choose? Here are some possibilities!

    All items on this list are available at the…

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  • Graphic Novels by Indigenous Authors and/or Illustrators from Perpich Library

    November 18, 2025

    November is Indigenous Heritage Month! Here are some fantastic graphic novels by Indigenous authors and/or illustrators.

    “Sequential storytelling and graphic media has a long history. Sadly, though, much of those historical materials portray Indigenous characters fraught with dehumanizing stereotypes, tropes, and, at times,…

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  • Perpich Center Selected to Represent Minnesota in Kennedy Center’s National Scrollathon

    November 5, 2025

    On Wednesday, November 5, Perpich students, staff, and Board members experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: they represented the state of Minnesota in the Kennedy Center’s collaborative visual art project, the National Scrollathon®, part of the Kennedy Center’s yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary…

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  • Banned Books from Perpich Library

    October 15, 2025

    Banned Books Week was October 5th-11th. There has been an increase in the attempts by various people and governing bodies to remove “controversial” books from schools and public libraries. The vast majority of these books are about people of color and/or the…

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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board

    September 18, 2025
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board is: David Hastings.
    The Board of Perpich Center for Arts Education manages the Perpich Center agency. The Board…

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