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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, more accessible ways. Reverb covers trending topics, local issues, and stories that matter to Minnesotans.

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical
Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls
The Smithsonian’s “Girlhood (It’s Complicated)” exhibit is now on display at the Minnesota History Center. It celebrates the impact that girls have had on history and spotlights women’s basketball legends from the state.
Minneapolis staff to unveil George Floyd Square reconstruction plan
More than four years since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, city officials say it’s time to step in and start road construction at the intersection where he died — a site that continues to draw protests, community gatherings and visitors from around the world. Some neighbors agree that the street needs work. But protesters say it’s still too soon for the city to interfere.
Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss
It was a record-breaking season for the WNBA. The first three games each had over a million viewers on average, with the audience growing for each contest. The series set both the overall attendance record for a WNBA Finals as well as the average attendance mark.
8,000 fans flock to Mall of America to see global K-pop-style girl group KATSEYE
The girl group made their first appearance in Minnesota at Mall of America to perform songs from their first EP “SIS: Soft is Strong”. The group gained popularity from a Netflix documentary and survival show.
Minnesota Lynx fans hope Game 4 ends in a win — and a traditional team ‘Electric Slide’ dance
The Minnesota Lynx have celebrated wins by dancing together for years. With the team in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2017, the tradition has an even bigger meaning.