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Photos: Minnesotans celebrate a March snow day
While some are ready to leave winter behind, a spring blizzard made it difficult to not enjoy the snow.
Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline
Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
2025 in photos: MPR News’ top shots from its staff and freelance photojournalists
Each year, MPR News’ freelance and staff photographers capture moments of celebration, protest, grief and resilience. See highlights from the past year and get the perspectives of the visual journalists who captured these images.
Photos: Fall colors in the St. Croix River Valley
It was peak fall color viewing across much of central Minnesota this weekend. Photographer Liam James Doyle visited state parks and roads near the St. Croix River on Saturday.
Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota
From lake cliffs to river bluffs to prairies, there’s an endless list of contenders for the title Minnesota’s Best View. MPR News editor and Wander & Wonder alum Andrew Krueger shares his list of loveliest spots. What are yours?
Anti-ICE protest draws crowd to Twin Cities bridge
A protest of the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement drew around 200 people to the Lake Street-Marshall Avenue bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul Wednesday afternoon. A larger demonstration is planned for Saturday.
Photo essay: My five years photographing George Floyd Square
MPR News visual journalist Ben Hovland lives minutes from where Minneapolis police killed George Floyd in 2020 and has spent the years since documenting the impact on his neighborhood.
Timeline: What happened in Minnesota after police murdered George Floyd
George Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited a worldwide awakening on race and policing practices. This timeline highlights pivotal events from his killing to continuing policy changes in Minnesota.