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?

Science

NASA troubleshoots problem on Mars Odyssey orbiter

NASA troubleshoots problem on Mars Odyssey orbiter

NASA says one of its orbiting Mars spacecraft is in safe mode after it detected a problem.

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!
All about science: The best innovations, Venus transit

All about science: The best innovations, Venus transit

We'll look at the hunt for dark matter in South Dakota, the significance of the Venus transit and the best upcoming scientific innovations.

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!
Ray Bradbury speaking about the mysteries of life

Ray Bradbury speaking about the mysteries of life

Legendary American author Ray Bradbury died June 5, 2012, at the age of 91. Back in 2000 he was the featured speaker in Minnetonka at the Pen Pals Lecture Series. He spoke about the greatest influences on his life and career of more than seven decades, and gave this insightful and entertaining speech apparently without notes.

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!
Brains of athletes, veterans show similar injuries

Brains of athletes, veterans show similar injuries

A new study out of Boston University shows brain degeneration found in NFL athletes is similar to that of war veterans who have survived roadside bombings and other traumatic injuries in war.

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!

Look now! NASA releases Venus transit video

Filtering the sun's light to a minuscule fraction of its true power allowed sky-gazers around the world to watch a silhouetted Venus travel across Earth's closest star, an extremely rare spectacle that served as a reminder of how tiny our planet really is.

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!

3M touts tech to improve TV colors

3M and California-based Nanosys will combine their knowledge of optical films to help TV manufacturers produce LCD displays that'll deliver much richer, truer-to-life color.
by Martin Moylan

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!
Transit of Venus: Viewing from Minnesota

Transit of Venus: Viewing from Minnesota

Stargazers around the world are setting up special telescopes and passing out cardboard eclipse glasses to view the once-in-a-lifetime celestial cameo of Venus passing in front of the sun. Here's how and where to see the event in Minnesota.
by Madeleine Baran

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!
Stargazers prepared to watch once-in-a-lifetime transit of Venus

Stargazers prepared to watch once-in-a-lifetime transit of Venus

Stargazers around the world are setting up special telescopes and passing out cardboard eclipse glasses to view the once-in-a-lifetime celestial cameo of Venus passing in front of the sun.
by Cathy Wurzer

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!
Don't look! It's the transit of Venus

Don't look! It's the transit of Venus

The transit of Venus is a planetary spectacle that will give the sun a temporary plenetary beauty mark that won't occur again until 2117. But don't stare directly at the sun to catch a glimpse of the planet against the sun without eclipse glasses, a properly filtered telescope or a strong welding visor. Permanent eye damage could result.

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!
Minn. Democrats torn over medical device tax

Minn. Democrats torn over medical device tax

A bill sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen to eliminate a planned tax on medical devices has put Democrats on the state's congressional delegation in a bind.
by Brett Neely

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!