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?

Media

The Coen Brothers come home

The Coen Brothers come home

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is celebrating 25 years of feature film making by St. Louis Park natives the Coen brothers by showing every single one of their movies.
by Euan Kerr

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!
The Beatles meet the video game generation

The Beatles meet the video game generation

The video game Rock Band has helped fuel the growth of the video game industry, and it's poised to get even bigger with the forthcoming release of "Beatles: Rock Band." Industry analysts and critics say the game is changing the way we experience music and transforming the music business.

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!
The social networking personality

The social networking personality

A new poll shows that a majority of young people believe social networking sites promote narcissism and attention-seeking. Midmorning asks why this generation is considered more self-promoting and over-confident than previous generations.

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!
Trilingual paper reflects changing face of Willmar

Trilingual paper reflects changing face of Willmar

In the small city of Willmar, an entrepreneur is trying to fill a niche for the growing population by publishing a paper in English, Spanish and Somali.
by Ambar Espinoza

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!
Critics, bloggers weigh the future of arts coverage

Critics, bloggers weigh the future of arts coverage

The movement of arts coverage from traditional media to online arts blogs and independent writers is changing how organizations promote and market their work.
by Chris Roberts

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!
Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92

Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92

A CBS executive says retired CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite, "the most trusted man in America," has died at his home in New York. He was 92.

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!

Minnesotan spots doctored photos in New York Times Magazine

MPR's Tom Crann asks Adam Gurno of Rosemont to describe the image from Sunday's New York Times Magazine that raised suspicions of photo doctoring.
by Tom Crann

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!
Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is its vibrant local music scene.
by Chris Roberts

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!
After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward

After 35 years with APHC Keillor looks back and forward

This weekend a large crowd came to Avon, Minnesota, for the special 35th-anniversary broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion.
by Euan Kerr

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!
Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Twin Cities movie fans can look forward to a distinctly odd experience tomorrow night as maverick Canadian director Guy Maddin visits for a screening of his film "The Saddest Music in the World."
by Euan Kerr

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!