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?

NewsPartners

Questions or requests? Contact MPR News editor Michael Olson at molson@mpr.org.

U’s Center of American Indian and Minority Health expands to Minneapolis campus

U’s Center of American Indian and Minority Health expands to Minneapolis campus

The University of Minnesota’s medical school hosted the grand opening of the expanded Center of American Indian and Minority Health in Minneapolis on Tuesday. The center focuses on research, education and programming to positively impact American Indian and Alaskan Native health.
by Leah Lemm

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!
Minnesota lawmakers return from break to uncertainty after DFL lawmaker’s arrest

Minnesota lawmakers return from break to uncertainty after DFL lawmaker’s arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s legal troubles consumed the Capitol on the first day back from a short recess. The situation has put the power dynamic and policy prospects in question for the last four weeks of the legislative session.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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!
Higher-ed institutions find themselves in a financial pinch

Higher-ed institutions find themselves in a financial pinch

Northland College announced earlier this month that it was short on funds, and the school’s future is uncertain. Meanwhile, the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul told its employees that it will lay off 26 staff members and leave 30 open positions unfilled. Minnesota’s largest private university is contending with a $10.5 million budget gap. Higher-ed is struggling. 
by Cathy Wurzer, Matthew Alvarez and Heidi Raschke

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!
American Crystal Sugar Company heavily fined for air quality violations

American Crystal Sugar Company heavily fined for air quality violations

Moorhead based American Crystal Sugar Company has been fined $350,000 for air quality violations. Under a new state law, a portion of that money will go to a local community health board.
by Dan Gunderson

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!
Teen arrested in connection with Nudieland mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show

Teen arrested in connection with Nudieland mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show

About 30 to 50 people were gathered at the house venue known as Nudieland in south Minneapolis for a show on the evening of Aug. 11 when the suspects walked up to the alley and opened fire after 10 p.m., according to witnesses.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Kaila White

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!
Burglary charge filed against DFL state Sen. Mitchell over alleged plan to get late father’s items

Burglary charge filed against DFL state Sen. Mitchell over alleged plan to get late father’s items

The charges allege Mitchell broke into the home of her stepmother amid an ongoing dispute over possessions that belonged to the senator’s late father, as well as his ashes.
by MPR News Staff and 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!
University of Minnesota students and faculty walk out after anti-war encampment cleared, 9 arrested

University of Minnesota students and faculty walk out after anti-war encampment cleared, 9 arrested

Protest organizers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus led a class walkout Tuesday afternoon to try to reestablish an encampment that authorities cleared from Northrop Mall earlier Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Ki

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!
State regulators launch big Mississippi water monitoring project

State regulators launch big Mississippi water monitoring project

State regulators gathered at the Mississippi River on Earth Day to announce a big undertaking: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will test water along all 650 miles of the river within the state’s borders this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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!
‘Ady’ no more: Erroneous highway sign in St. Paul gets temporary fix

‘Ady’ no more: Erroneous highway sign in St. Paul gets temporary fix

The brief reign of “Ady Mill Road” in St. Paul has come to an end. As of early Tuesday, MnDOT crews had slapped a patch over the erroneous highway sign that had been installed along Interstate 35E last week, correcting the spelling of Ayd Mill Road.
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!