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?

Shows

Job Interview: Court sketch artist captures Minnesota’s most prominent criminal proceedings

Job Interview: Court sketch artist captures Minnesota’s most prominent criminal proceedings

When camera’s aren’t allowed in a courtroom, an illustrator will be asked to step in. Cedric Hohnstadt has been Minnesota’s go-to courtroom sketch artist for nearly 30 years.
by Lukas Levin

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
‘Drag is Art’ Minnesotan and first Drag Race winner BeBe Zahara Benet to perform Saturday

‘Drag is Art’ Minnesotan and first Drag Race winner BeBe Zahara Benet to perform Saturday

BeBe Zahara Benet was the first person to win the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race, which has since exploded in popularity.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'Classical Queery' series shines a light on LGBTQ+ identities in classical music

'Classical Queery' series shines a light on LGBTQ+ identities in classical music

YourClassical is celebrating Pride Month with a new series called “Classical Queery” that explores the intersection of classical music and LGBTQ+ identities.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Collective grief: Mourning Rep. Hortman and her husband, Mark

Collective grief: Mourning Rep. Hortman and her husband, Mark

Many people are experiencing a collective sense of grief in the wake of the targeted fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. MPR News host Kelly Gordon talks with her guests about the shared sadness, anger and anxiety — and how people can heal, together.
by Kelly Gordon and Cari Dwyer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Data centers face new regulations, some worry they fall short of protecting water, residents

Data centers face new regulations, some worry they fall short of protecting water, residents

The largest “hyperscale” data centers can consume millions of gallons of water a year, and use as much electricity as an entire large city. Some environmental and citizen groups who pushed for tougher rules don’t think the bill goes far enough to protect the state’s water supply and consumers.
by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sen. Smith calls out Utah lawmaker’s posts about political shootings

Sen. Smith calls out Utah lawmaker’s posts about political shootings

Soon after the shootings of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses, Republican Sen. Mike Lee took to social media to make baseless claims about the alleged shooter’s connection to the political far left.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!