Reverb - News for Young Adults

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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March 7, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.

Cook County and the cities of Osseo and St. Joseph are weighing whether to open and operate cannabis dispensaries. If they do, they could define a new model for the country.

by Nicole Ki

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March 6, 2024 7:22 PM

St. Paul City Council passes cease-fire resolution with a unanimous vote

The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution late Wednesday afternoon calling for an “immediate and permanent mutual cease-fire in Israel and Gaza.”

by Melissa Olson

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March 5, 2024 11:20 AM

Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flags

The bill’s author said that in response to a school district removing a rainbow flag, the state should take action to protect teachers or officials who choose to fly it.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 1, 2024 3:56 PM

Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has entered Minnesota’s cannabis growing industry. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the corporate entity owned by the band, will operate the growing facility that’s estimated to open in the fall of 2024.

by Melissa Olson

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February 29, 2024 2:48 PM

This Minneapolis couple said ‘I do’ on leap day 32 years ago — or was it 8?

Dan and Julie Giesen married on leap day in 1992 in Fergus Falls and are carrying on their tradition of celebrating their special wedding day, which falls on Feb. 29 every four years.

by Nicole Ki

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February 29, 2024 4:00 AM

As women’s sports rise, Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar takes its shot

A Bar of Their Own is set to open Friday in Minneapolis with TVs tuned to women’s sports. Observers see the launch as a reflection of the growing economic muscle of women’s sports. The bar’s owner hopes that tapping into that momentum will sustain it.

by Sam Stroozas

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February 27, 2024 9:03 PM

‘Tom the lost trucker cat’ found 9 miles from St. Cloud after 40 days missing

A gray and white cat was found after a lengthy adventure in central Minnesota. Tom is originally from Arizona and jumped out of his owner’s semi truck at a truck stop.

by Sam Stroozas

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February 24, 2024 3:55 PM

Minnesotans gather to mourn and honor Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict

Student organizers from the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis organized the vigil in honor of Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict.

by Melissa Olson

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February 21, 2024 4:30 PM

College enrollment across Minnesota State system is up for first time in over a decade

College enrollment has declined for years nationwide. Now, community colleges are driving growth.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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February 16, 2024 5:27 PM

Usher’s Super Bowl performance renews interest in Twin Cities roller skating

There are few roller rinks left in Minnesota, which is why Twin Cities Skaters sets up pop-up rinks in Minneapolis and St. Paul. An organizer shares tips for getting rolling for the first time.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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Reverb - News for Young Adults

Minnesota may open some of the first government-run cannabis dispensaries in the U.S.

St. Paul City Council passes cease-fire resolution with a unanimous vote

Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flags

Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

This Minneapolis couple said ‘I do’ on leap day 32 years ago — or was it 8?

As women’s sports rise, Minnesota’s first women’s sports bar takes its shot

‘Tom the lost trucker cat’ found 9 miles from St. Cloud after 40 days missing

Minnesotans gather to mourn and honor Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict

College enrollment across Minnesota State system is up for first time in over a decade

Usher’s Super Bowl performance renews interest in Twin Cities roller skating

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