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?

Courts

When does free speech become hate speech?

When does free speech become hate speech?

Anti-Islam speakers have been making the rounds in northern Minnesota, calling on people to oppose Muslims where they live. Some people consider this type of rhetoric to be hate speech, but is it illegal?
by MPR News Staff

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!
Newspaper battle becomes a must-read in northern Minnesota

Newspaper battle becomes a must-read in northern Minnesota

Owners of The Timberjay and Cook News Herald are locked in a fight over the finances and futures of a beloved community newspaper. The battle heads to court this week.
by Cody Nelson

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!
With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi must now determine whether or not he will charge officer Jeronimo Yanez in Castile's death -- or if a grand jury will make the decision. Here's how grand juries work -- and why they've become such a controversial tool of the justice system.
by Cody Nelson

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 yearlong ban, Mpls. attorney returns to U for a speech

After yearlong ban, Mpls. attorney returns to U for a speech

Minneapolis civil rights attorney Jordan Kushner will speak to University of Minnesota students Thursday about free speech on campus, after his one year ban from the university's law school was lifted last week.
by Hannah Weikel

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!

U.S.-India trade dispute cites Minnesota solar law

A Minnesota renewable energy program has come under scrutiny from the World Trade Organization in a dispute between the U.S. and India.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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!
Lawyer nominated by Obama could become first Muslim federal judge

Lawyer nominated by Obama could become first Muslim federal judge

Abid Qureshi is a partner at the Washington, D.C., firm Latham & Watkins. Colleague and former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says he is a "brilliant" lawyer with "legendary" collegiality.

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!
Court: $15 minimum wage, insurance for cops won't appear on Minneapolis ballot

Court: $15 minimum wage, insurance for cops won't appear on Minneapolis ballot

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling means Minneapolis voters won't get a chance to vote this fall on whether to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour or to require police to carry professional liability insurance.
by MPR News Staff

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!

MN Supreme Court taking up Minneapolis minimum wage issue

A fight over proposed ballot measure to increase minimum wage in Minneapolis to $15 an hour is going to the Minnesota Supreme Court, which has set oral arguments for Aug. 30.
by Matt Sepic

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!
Climate scientists trained to be on hot seat

Climate scientists trained to be on hot seat

Testimony from scientists can be crucial to lawmakers, judges and juries. But explaining complex topics like climate can be a challenge. A program at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is pairing scientists with lawyers to improve communication.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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!