Play7min 46secRelative of man who died on Lake Superior reacts to news of shipwreck's discoveryWhen MPR News published and broadcast the news Wednesday that the wreck of the freighter Henry Steinbrenner had been found in Lake Superior, it reached the great-niece of a man who died when the ship sank in 1953. “It closes the circle,” she said.
Twin Cities Marathon organizers urging runners to use caution amid unseasonable warmthTwin Cities Marathon events this weekend will take place amid heightened concerns about safety because of the unseasonably warm weather in the forecast.
Play5min 38secMinnesota teen impresses music judges on season premiere of NBC's 'The Voice'Sixteeen-year-old Joslynn Rose of southwestern Minnesota turned the chairs of three out of four of the music-star coaches on the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice” on Monday.
Drinks with a mew: Visit up to 30 cats at new cat cafe in RosevilleThe Cafe Meow offers cat-themed coffee and tea drinks, a bookshelf of cat board game and one-on-one time with rescue cats in the cat lounge.
As some Minnesota school resource officers return, letter sparks uncertaintyAfter several weeks of controversy and legal debate, some Minnesota law enforcement agencies are starting to return their resource officers to schools — but a new interpretation of recent changes to state law could cause further uncertainty.
The latest on preventing the big three respiratory viruses: COVID, flu and RSVWe’re entering a challenging time of year, when COVID-19, flu and RSV collide. Get the latest information on preventive measures for each, as well as data on how much COVID is circulating in Minnesota.
Playoff-bound Twins hit 3 homers in 7-6 victory over RockiesThe Twins are locked into the No. 3 seed and will open the best-of-three, wild-card series Tuesday at home against an opponent yet to be determined.
With utility costs on the rise, act now to avoid losing heat, electricity this winterIf you’re struggling to pay your energy bill, contact your utility to set up a payment plan and apply for energy assistance, a state official urges.
More seed collectors needed to help reforest Minnesota The volunteer collectors are the primary source of seeds for the DNR tree nursery and fewer people are willing to do the work. Volunteers get paid a fee when they deliver seeds the DNR needs.
Play2min 12secAsk a Bookseller: 'The Blue Bear'Tori Weaver of Rainy Retreat Books in Juneau, AK, recommends the memoir "The Blue Bear: A True Story of Friendship and Discovery in the Alaskan Wild," by Lynn Schooler.
Iowa book ban prompts disclaimers on Little Free Library exchangesState restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines-area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
Gates will be locked and thousands of rangers furloughed at national parks if government shuts downEntrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn’t reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Department of Interior said Friday.
What a shutdown would mean for student loan borrowersOctober loan payments will still be due, but an extended shutdown could impact customer service.
Play6min 58secScientist: 'Forever chemicals' are harming wildlife along with humansA recently published paper documents the presence of PFAS chemicals in more than 600 species worldwide. In Minnesota, that includes bald eagles and walleye. “Humans have become the canary in the coal mine,” the paper’s lead author tells MPR News.
Man tied to suspected shooter in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing arrested in Las Vegas, AP sources sayLas Vegas police have made an arrest for the first time in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Hottest September on record for the Twin Cities?With just a couple days to go, September could finish as the hottest on record for the Twin Cities. Statewide, it is the hottest September, according to climatologist Mark Seeley. This year’s warmth was made much more likely due to climate change.
Play5min 24secDemocratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press on Friday. She was 90.
After Libya's catastrophic floods, survivors and recovery teams assess lossesThe floods in Derna left thousands dead, missing and displaced. Here are scenes from last week, as search and rescue teams and survivors dug through mud, continuing the work of recovery.
As China censors homegrown feminism, a feminist scholar from Japan is a bestsellerA 75-year-old Japanese feminist scholar who's not married and does not have children is an unlikely celebrity on China's tightly censored internet.
Play3min 58secOverworked and understaffed: Kaiser workers are on the brink of a nationwide strikeMore than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers at hundreds of U.S. facilities could go on strike for three days starting Wednesday, in the largest health care strike in the county's history.