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?

Health

Health
March 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'A race between the variants and the vaccine'

March 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'A race between the variants and the vaccine'

While the state’s made progress in vaccinations, it hasn’t yet vaccinated enough people to establish a herd immunity, and there’s a danger of another surge. Officials suspect the U.K. COVID-19 variant is kindling hot spots around the state.
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!
Next pandemic: Scientists fear another coronavirus could jump from animals to humans

Next pandemic: Scientists fear another coronavirus could jump from animals to humans

Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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!
A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout

A look at the ethics of the vaccine rollout

The chaotic vaccine distribution across the country has elicited strong feelings about who should be get the vaccine now and who should wait their turn. Host Angela Davis talks with with two experts about the ethics of vaccine distribution.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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!
CDC says schools can now space students 3 feet apart, rather than 6

CDC says schools can now space students 3 feet apart, rather than 6

In many places, the 6-foot guidance was interpreted as requiring schools to operate on part-time schedules in order to reduce class sizes. A 3-foot rule would allow many more schools to fully reopen.
by Anya Kamenetz and Cory Turner

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!
March 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations rise; cases, hospitalizations up

March 19 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations rise; cases, hospitalizations up

“We are in a race between the variants and the vaccine,” and the actions Minnesotans take to check the spread of the disease will be critical in the coming weeks, the state’s infectious disease director said Friday.
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!
4 questions to help sort through the ethics of getting a COVID vaccine before you’re eligible

4 questions to help sort through the ethics of getting a COVID vaccine before you’re eligible

Opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine are expanding, but not everyone is eligible yet. Still, people are sometimes finding themselves in situations that might allow them to jump the line. What questions should you consider, according to an ethicist, if you find yourself in a similar circumstance? 
by Catharine Richert

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!
Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

In an effort to speed up recovery from the pandemic, some Minnesota business owners are offering cash incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. And they're not just going to employees — some are rewarding customers who get vaccinated, too.
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!