2021 tempted us to "get back to normal," but the Twin Cities arts scene largely resisted and innovated by staging events outside, charging bouncers with the task of checking vaccination statuses, producing virtual art exhibits and fusing art forms to continue healing. Through it all, MinneCulture producers brought you timely arts stories as well as Minnesota history stories, told with modern and progressive voices. Here are some of the most memorable stories from 2021, as selected by the MinneCuture editorial team.