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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Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state
Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
MN bill aims to create legal refuge for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care
Minnesota legislators began reviewing a bill that protects access to health care for trans youth, a move that the author says is a historic first. At the Tuesday hearing, several parents of trans youth spoke in support of the bill.
Where to celebrate Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities’ annual Chinese New Year Celebration, typically a one-day festival, this year has grown to a week-long celebration at Asia Mall in Eden Prairie.
Student group pushes U to offer abortions on campuses
At the University of Minnesota, one student organization is demanding administration open abortion clinics on campuses around the state.
Meet the new Gen Z state senator aiming to reshape Minnesota politics
The 2023 legislative session started Tuesday with the swearing-in of Minnesota’s most diverse class of lawmakers, including 25-year-old Zaynab Mohamed, whose campaign started with “a piece of paper and $3,000 in debt.”