Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Business and Economic News

What our shoes say about us — and the economy

What our shoes say about us — and the economy

Shoes can be functional, high fashion or a collectors item. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the economics of shoes and what our favorite pairs say about us.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.
by Jon Hamilton

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
What's stopping weed growers from going greener?

What's stopping weed growers from going greener?

The legal cannabis industry is booming. So are greenhouse gas emissions from growers.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Are mobile home parks the answer to Minnesota's affordable housing shortage?

Are mobile home parks the answer to Minnesota's affordable housing shortage?

As pressure continues to mount for the creation of affordable housing, some worry that lower-cost options are vanishing. Manufactured housing parks are less common than decades ago, and some that remain face financial challenges.
by Laurel Poole

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Thinking about switching jobs? You’re not alone

Thinking about switching jobs? You’re not alone

The pandemic has shifted our priorities and made us reassess what we truly want. For some people, that means radically rethinking how they make a living. Approximately one in five American workers considered changing careers during the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s behind the trend and what it’s like to start a new career path.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Unvaccinated United Airlines employees to be put on temporary leave

Unvaccinated United Airlines employees to be put on temporary leave

United Airlines has told employees who have applied for religious or medical exemptions to the company's vaccine mandate that if approved, they will be put on leave next month.
by Andrea Hsu

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Kernza farmers see a market for earth-friendly grain

Kernza farmers see a market for earth-friendly grain

Production of Kernza is growing in Minnesota and a Kernza cereal will be on store shelves starting this week. The perennial grain has been in development for decades and has several environmental benefits.
by Dan Gunderson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
State Patrol says it destroyed emails and texts during 2020 unrest

State Patrol says it destroyed emails and texts during 2020 unrest

In a recent court proceeding, the Minnesota State Patrol acknowledged that it purged emails after it responded to demonstrations following the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020.
by Mark Zdechlik

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!