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?

Disasters

Authorities work to determine cause of deadly bus crash

Authorities work to determine cause of deadly bus crash

Authorities are working to determine the cause of the bus crash that killed one student and injured dozens of others. The crash happened in Albertville, north of Minneapolis, early Saturday morning.
by Jessica Mador

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!
One dead, dozens taken to hospital after bus crash in Albertville

One dead, dozens taken to hospital after bus crash in Albertville

One student died and dozens of others were injured Saturday morning when a bus carrying students and their chaperones home from a band trip to Chicago rolled over on Interstate 94 near Albertville.
by Jessica Mador

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!

Chlorine not the cause of Rocori illnesses

Officials in Cold Spring say they are at a loss to explain why 38 people became sick at the Rocori High School pool Wednesday.
by Tim Post

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!
Oberstar to hold hearings into NTSB investigation

Oberstar to hold hearings into NTSB investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation of the I-35W bridge collapse will be the subject of public hearings - even if the board isn't the one conducting them.

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!

Popular Gunflint lodge burns down

A popular lodge on the upper reaches of the Gunflint Trail has burned.
by Bob Kelleher

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!
NTSB Chair tells Oberstar no public hearing

NTSB Chair tells Oberstar no public hearing

The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said the board will not reconsider its decision to forgo a public hearing on the 35W collapse.
by Sea Stachura

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!
McFarlin on Minnesota's top transportation issues

McFarlin on Minnesota's top transportation issues

Acting Transportation Commissioner Bob McFarlin joins Midday to discuss the condition of Minnesota's roads and bridges and the transportation priorities of the Pawlenty administration.

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!
Klobuchar finds optimism on SE Minn. flood tour

Klobuchar finds optimism on SE Minn. flood tour

A big concern after last summer's flooding in southeast Minnesota was that the population in some small towns would evaporate, but officials say that's not happening.

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!

Syrup events go on as Whitewater park slowly reopens after flood

Last August's floods in southeastern Minnesota devastated Whitewater State Park - washing out 11 bridges, wiping out roads and camping areas, destroying buildings and killing three-fourths of the fish.

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!