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?

NewsCut

Comcast’s very bad day of customer service

Comcast is trying significant damage control today after a customer posted audio of his attempt to cancel Comcast's Internet and cable service in his home.
by Bob 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!
Dad creates kingdom so daughter can be a princess

Dad creates kingdom so daughter can be a princess

Jeremiah Heaton of Abingdon, Virginia, is either a very clever man, a too-indulgent father or -- perhaps -- a little of both.
by Bob 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!

Target remains quiet on fired security guard

A man has now been charged with shoplifting from a Target store in Virginia, where the security guard who called the cops on him says he was fired for doing so. The Washington Post reports, however, that a Target spokeswoman still won’t talk about the case of Dallas Northington, the Target employee who was fired:…
by Bob 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!
‘We’re from the news media. We’re here to help you’

‘We’re from the news media. We’re here to help you’

When’s the last time you saw a substantive interview result from a TV reporter knocking on someone’s door? In Detroit, a news crew knocked on the door of an 88-year-old man yesterday, a few days after three people knocked on his door, pushed him inside, knocked him to the ground, put a gun to his…
by Bob 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!
A guide to the Jeter commercial

A guide to the Jeter commercial

Derek Jeter will get the extended standing ovation and, with any luck at all, the Minnesota fans will seize the moment and do the Jeter chant.
by Bob 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!

Who’ll help the homeless? Not Moorhead

Moorhead's City Council has voted unanimously to oppose housing for the homeless.
by Bob 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!
Muted SD teen completes around-the-world flight

Muted SD teen completes around-the-world flight

Matthew Guthmiller became the youngest to fly around the world alone but won't hear much about it: NBC's Today show has paid the family to be quiet.
by Bob 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!
Baseball takes a small step to recognize the gay athlete

Baseball takes a small step to recognize the gay athlete

It's too late for Glenn Burke but Major League Baseball might be taking one tiny, overdue step in acknowledging the gay athlete by inviting his family to the All-Star Game.
by Bob 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!
S.D. teen about to set around-the-world record

S.D. teen about to set around-the-world record

Some time this evening, South Dakota teen Matthew Guthmiller will fulfill his dream and become the youngest person ever to fly around the planet by himself.
by Bob 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!