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?

Twin Cities News

Stay informed about Twin Cities news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News, your hub for the latest updates in Twin Cities Minnesota.

'Flatlining': MPD chief warns yes-vote on police overhaul will hurt Minneapolis

'Flatlining': MPD chief warns yes-vote on police overhaul will hurt Minneapolis

Medaria Arradondo on Wednesday spoke out strongly against a November ballot measure intended to remake his department, warning it wouldn’t fix relations between residents and the police and could do serious damage to a department already severely understaffed.
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!
St. Paul police chief says he'll step down in June

St. Paul police chief says he'll step down in June

Calling it a difficult decision, Todd Axtell said Wednesday in a Facebook post that he will not seek a second term as chief when his current contract ends in June.
by MPR News Staff and Nina Moini

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 mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city employees

St. Paul mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city employees

The city of St. Paul announced Thursday that it will require all city workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021, without an option of routine testing for those who don’t want to get the shot.
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!
Minneapolis cop charged in pursuit crash that killed innocent driver

Minneapolis cop charged in pursuit crash that killed innocent driver

Hennepin County prosecutors said Friday that officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for crashing his squad into a Jeep driven by Leneal Frazier as the officer pursued another vehicle suspected of being stolen.
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!
Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing

With his murder conviction overturned in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was resentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for manslaughter, less than half his original sentence.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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!
Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror

Wildlife photographer Dudley Edmondson captures the beauty of northern Minnesota’s waters. Art Hounds also recommend two one-act shows running through Halloween which make audiences question reality.
by Emily Bright

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!
Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues

Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues

We asked the aspiring mayors how they’d address housing, public safety, climate change and the local economy — plus their opinions on the three questions on the ballot this fall.
by Jon Collins and Grace Birnstengel

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!
Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

Scott County prosecutors have re-filed sexual assault charges against a former Renaissance Festival manager. Authorities dropped the case a year ago after the alleged victim said she was unable to testify.
by Matt Sepic

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!
Murder charges upgraded in Highway 169 shooting in Plymouth

Murder charges upgraded in Highway 169 shooting in Plymouth

Jamal Lindsey Smith now faces first-degree murder, which carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Authorities allege Smith fired a fatal shot through Jay Boughton's driver's side window as the man drove home from a youth baseball game with his son on July 6.
by Matt Sepic

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!

6 shot in 3 separate Minneapolis incidents within 45 minutes

Six people were shot and injured in Minneapolis in three separate incidents that occurred within 45 minutes of each other. Police say the medical conditions of all the victims were not immediately known.
by The Associated Press

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!