Young Reporters Series®

The Young Reporters Series pairs high school and college-age reporters from diverse backgrounds with an experienced MPR producer to create compelling stories for MPR News. Participants gain experience in research, interviewing, field recording, writing for radio, digital editing and voicing.

August 12, 2016 4:27 PM

How to keep birds from hitting the windows

Researchers say adding a few inexpensive strings, decals or nets to a building's largest windows can significantly reduce bird collisions.

by Ellen Bartyzal

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August 9, 2016 10:47 AM

Garden proposal unites St. Paul with Chinese sister city

The $7 million Chinese garden project was inspired by the popularity of Minnesota's numerous Japanese gardens.

by Amanda Furru

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July 4, 2016 11:42 AM

Veteran MPR News journalist, mentor and teacher Toni Randolph dies

Her quiet, steady presence guided colleagues, young reporters and listeners to a deeper understanding of each other and of journalism.

by Meg Martin

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May 27, 2016 10:00 AM

Student loan debt vexing for many new grads, but there are options

Many students take on thousands of dollars in debt during college and struggle to pay it afterward. Experts say graduates have more options than they may realize to manage that debt.

by Mackenzie Martin

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January 18, 2016 4:00 AM

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

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December 17, 2015 10:53 AM

For teen-driven Minnesota bakery, expansion is icing on the cake

Cookie Cart began when a nun wanted to offer north Minneapolis youth an alternative to violence and drugs. The nonprofit bakery that gives kids real world experience plans a new site in St. Paul.

by Aaron Bolton

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October 16, 2015 8:00 AM

Women cyclists create space on the track

Track cyclists in Minnesota are trying to buck the trend of a mostly male sport by lowering the barriers to expensive, elite competition.

by Sophie Nikitas

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September 2, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

What used to be a few guys with a passion for soccer is now a fan club topping 500 members. They're loud, creative and hoping the Loons take Minnesota soccer to the next level.

by Michael Swearingen