Reverb

Reverb

Reverb is an initiative and a reporting team from MPR News focused on serving younger (and young-at-heart) Minnesotans.

We know Minnesota is changing and younger adults want news in new ways. So we’re delivering news content that centers their perspectives, answers their questions, celebrates them and explores how they’re impacted by issues in a changing world, and all accessible where they are — on mobile, online and on social media. 

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FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Fewer higher school seniors completed the popular application for financial aid after the delayed release of the form and several technical glitches earlier this year. Now, two Minnesota organizations are offering one-on-one support to help students pay for college. 
At 23, Wendell Epps is making his mark as the new voice of the Minnesota Lynx
Wendell Epps is a new energetic voice behind the mic of play-by-play on KFAN during Lynx games. He is the first Black and Hispanic person to do play-by-play for the organization.
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation
The Minnesota Supreme Court announced last week it plans to hear the case of JayCee Cooper, a transgender weightlifter who was denied entry into USA Powerlifting’s women’s competition category. Cooper alleges this was discrimination, in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
State of Democra-Z: Young Republicans react to attempted assassination ahead of RNC
Two young conservatives who attend St. Olaf College shared their perspectives as the attempted assassination of Donald Trump adds a new dimension to an already tense presidential race.
15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne
The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
‘Foodiest foodie fair ever:’ A critic dishes on new 2024 Minnesota State Fair foods
James Beard Award-winning food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl dishes on the ins and outs of this years new State Fair food list. What’s gourmet and what’s gimmicky?
Behind the scenes of the new State Fair foods: How do vendors get picked?
There are 33 new foods and six new vendors for the Minnesota State Fair, but how does someone get a spot to sell food at the fair? Maria Hayden explains how vendors make the cut.
Ready, set, eat: Here are the new foods that'll be at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
Sweet corn cola floats, sweet heat bacon, Swedish ice cream sundaes and a host of other creative culinary concoctions: Start planning your taste tour, the list of new food offerings at this year’s Minnesota State Fair is out.
20-year-old loops Lake Superior solo in 42 days, buoyed by climate change awareness
A triple science major at the College of St. Scholastica may be both the fastest and youngest to circumnavigate Lake Superior in a kayak — and he’s hoping the 1,000-mile trip will draw more attention to climate change’s effects in Minnesota.
Minneapolis launches first Narcan vending machine
Minneapolis opened its first Narcan vending machine in south Minneapolis Wednesday. It dispenses free anti-overdose medication, and city officials hope it will help bring down overdose rates in the neighborhood.