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?

Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

Supporters of Mpls. Somali day cares say centers are innocent of fraud; Minn. agency and prosecutors disagree

The state claims operators were illegally drawing funds that they were not entitled to by claiming they had more kids than they in fact served. But supporters of the Somali day cares say that with no charges against individuals, the cases against the day cares are flimsy and target them without cause.
by Riham Feshir

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!

Should Bloomberg make a bid for the White House?

Michael R. Bloomberg has instructed advisers to draw up plans for a potential independent campaign in this year’s presidential race.
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!
Activists: Police officer's offensive Facebook post wasn't his first

Activists: Police officer's offensive Facebook post wasn't his first

Sgt. Jeff Rothecker admitted this week that he'd left comments on Facebook advising motorists to run over protesters during a march and rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But a Twin Cities-based activist group said he'd made similarly offensive social posts in the past.
by Jon Collins

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!
Is Donald Trump good for the Republican Party?

Is Donald Trump good for the Republican Party?

Donald Trump is poised for the strongest primary performance in modern history
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!
Photos: In Otter Tail County barn, sheep shearing takes center stage

Photos: In Otter Tail County barn, sheep shearing takes center stage

Fiber enthusiasts, assorted volunteers and a skilled sheep shearer gathered at Northcroft Farm in west-central Minnesota to tend to 30-some ewes and their woolly fleeces.
by Ann Arbor Miller

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!
Student finds Nicaraguan mission trips transformational

Student finds Nicaraguan mission trips transformational

Chad Faust says he went on his first mission to a Nicaraguan orphanage before his freshman year of high school. He says the hard work has made a difference in the kids' lives, and in his life, too.
by Chad Faust

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!
How will you celebrate MLK Day?

How will you celebrate MLK Day?

Today's 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be marked with events and volunteer opportunities across Minnesota.
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!
St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief

St. Paul seeks public input to pick next police chief

St. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.
by Tim 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!