Shows

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance
Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
The shadow fighters of the Civil War
Historian Patrick O’Donnell spotted an intriguing roadside marker and then spent six years researching a part of the Civil War long forgotten. His 2024 book, “The Unvanquished,” tells the story of shape-shifting spies, fearless guerilla fighters and military leaders straight out of a movie.
Minnesota Now and Then: How Minnesotans celebrated the July 4, 1976 bicentennial
At MPR News in 1976, we aired a special program hosted by former MPR News host Gary Eichten that looked at how Minnesotans across the state observed the milestone.
Behind the scenes of the Minnesota company putting on 68 July Fourth fireworks displays
It is a busy time of year for RES Pyro based in Belle Plaine. They are behind many fireworks displays statewide. They also manufacture fireworks for displays worldwide, including the Super Bowl and Tokyo Disneyland.
Minnesota counties worry about cost shifts from Trump's big bill
Minnesota is one of 10 states where counties administer Medicaid and SNAP benefits. St. Louis County estimates it will have to pay an additional $16.4 million to be able to continue providing benefits to residents.
Guide to summer birdwatching: What to look and listen for
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Sharon Stiteler, also known as "the Birdchick," about summer birdwatching — what to look for, where to go, and why this season is more active than you might think.