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What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

MPR News asked libraries across the state what their most popular adult and children’s books were, and the answers may surprise you. While some Minnesotans are focused on the practical, checking out driver’s manuals or dog training guides, Duluthians are reading about themselves.
by Sam Stroozas

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Cirque du Soleil taps talent from local circus school

Cirque du Soleil taps talent from local circus school

Circus Juventas has been selected by Cirque du Soleil as part of their NexGen talent development program.
by Jacob Aloi

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Questions about RSV and kids? This Minnesota pediatrician has answers

Questions about RSV and kids? This Minnesota pediatrician has answers

“Many of the kids who were born over the pandemic years and have not seen RSV or flu are being impacted more significantly, Dr. Sameer Gupta, Chief Medical Officer for University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, told MPR News Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown and Nicole Johnson

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Court approves restrictions on MPD use of force during peaceful protests

Court approves restrictions on MPD use of force during peaceful protests

The agreement prohibits the city from arresting, threatening to arrest or using physical force like chemical agents, flash bang grenades and foam-tipped bullets against people engaging in lawful demonstrations. 
by MPR News Staff

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Young pastor with deep roots in Black church ‘keeps it very real’

Young pastor with deep roots in Black church ‘keeps it very real’

Thirty-year-old Elijah McDavid III is the senior pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in north Minneapolis. He’s continuing the long standing role of the Black church playing an active role in helping the community, but doing it with his own style.
by Simone Cazares

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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The bill approved Tuesday would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law. Senate Democrats are moving quickly to send the bill to the House and President Joe Biden's desk.
by The Associated Press

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3 questions for the 3 Black women about to make Minnesota Senate history

3 questions for the 3 Black women about to make Minnesota Senate history

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with senators-elect Erin Maye Quade, Clare Oumou Verbeten and Zaynab Mohamed about what drew them to politics, their goals for the upcoming term and what they’ll bring to the chamber starting Jan. 3.
by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto, Matthew Alvarez and Sam Stroozas

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