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?

Election 2020

Election 2020

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2020.

Have questions? #AskMPRNews. We want to hear your stories and insights, too. #TellMPRNews what you’re thinking about on social media or by emailing tell@mpr.org.

Find the results in Minnesota here.

Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of Trump

Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of Trump

Cindy McCain has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump. The president reacted harshly to the endorsement, disparaging both Biden and John McCain.
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!
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval

Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval

Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court. That all but ensures President Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections so close to the November election. 
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!

Who's a hypocrite? GOP, Dems debate past comments on court

Democrats are accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of blatant hypocrisy after he pledged a Senate vote on President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. Four years ago, McConnell refused to consider President Barack Obama's Supreme Court pick in the months before the 2016 election.
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!
Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
by Melissa Townsend

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!
Step aside election 2000: This year's election may be the most litigated yet

Step aside election 2000: This year's election may be the most litigated yet

In 2000, lawyers and election officials endlessly examined and debated butterfly ballots and hanging chads. Now, the legal arguments are more complex and center on the rules governing mail-in voting.
by Sam Gringlas, Audie Cornish and Courtney Dorning

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!