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Making a more accessible fair experience

Making a more accessible fair experience

The Minnesota State Fair is a different experience for everyone. There is no denying it is loud, overcrowded and anxiety-inducing but if you’re autistic, it can be even more nerve-wracking. Jillian Nelson of the Autism Society of Minnesota took MPR News on a tour of the fair through the lens of an autistic person.
by Sam Stroozas and Ben Hovland

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Autism centers say they are in a staffing crisis

Autism centers say they are in a staffing crisis

In a trend that is more acute in the last two years, centers for autistic people in Minnesota have been struggling to find enough staff members — and the money to pay them.
by Linton Ritchie Jr.

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Ukrainian teens start school in Minnesota

Ukrainian teens start school in Minnesota

One Minnesota woman who wondered how she could help Ukrainians escape the Russian invasion of their homeland decided to become a temporary legal guardian to three teenagers.
by Nina Moini

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AirB-n-BAWK! Minn. egg producer invites guests to stay, work on the farm

AirB-n-BAWK! Minn. egg producer invites guests to stay, work on the farm

On a northeastern Minnesota egg farm, visitors are are embracing a more intimate agritourism experience — one where they sleep, and even work, on the farm.
by Dan Kraker

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Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to all the money at the State Fair?

Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to all the money at the State Fair?

There’s a lot of money at the fair. Beyond the cash and cards used by visitors, vendors have to pay for their business spaces. In this edition of Infrequently Asked Questions, MPR News Reporter Tim Nelson traces the fair-wide money flow.
by Tom Crann and Tim Nelson

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Twin Cities, Duluth nurses set 3-day strike starting Sept. 12

Twin Cities, Duluth nurses set 3-day strike starting Sept. 12

The decision by the union representing some 15,000 nurses in Duluth and across the Twin Cities comes weeks after union members voted to authorize a strike. Negotiations are ongoing.
by Michelle Wiley

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'It's not going to be like the movies:' New Twin Cities high school freshmen share hopes and fears

'It's not going to be like the movies:' New Twin Cities high school freshmen share hopes and fears

School starts next week for many young Minnesotans, and with it, a new class of ninth graders will enter high school. MPR News spoke with five members of the class of 2026 — from five different metro-area high schools — about their hopes, fears and dreams for the future as the semester begins.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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With monkeypox, stigma challenges Minnesota health response

With monkeypox, stigma challenges Minnesota health response

While anyone can catch monkeypox, so far the majority of the cases in the U.S. and in Minnesota are among men who identify as gay or bisexual, and men who have sex with men. Since cases began appearing in the country, there’s been an ongoing national conversation on how to address those most vulnerable to the disease without perpetuating bias.
by Michelle Wiley

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