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

Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

KARE 11 Investigative Journalist A.J. Lagoe has reported extensively on jail deaths and their sometimes flawed and “often toothless” investigations in Minnesota. He shared his insight as a guest on Morning Edition with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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!
Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

Minneapolis City Council advances cease-fire resolution for Israel-Hamas war

A Minneapolis council committee on Tuesday moved forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. The council voted 9-3 with one abstention to send the resolution on to the full council meeting on Thursday. 
by Jon Collins

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!
Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

The St. Paul native and longtime Minnesota Twins catcher and first baseman was elected Tuesday to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He'll be inducted into the hall in July.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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!
Family of man who died in Hennepin County Jail files federal lawsuit

Family of man who died in Hennepin County Jail files federal lawsuit

Lucas Bellamy — the son of Twin Cities theater legend Lou Bellamy — died in 2022 in the Hennepin County Jail. In a lawsuit, his family alleges that “deliberate indifference” to his medical needs led to his death.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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!
After New Hampshire vote, Dean Phillips says he'll ‘keep this baby going’ in Democratic race

After New Hampshire vote, Dean Phillips says he'll ‘keep this baby going’ in Democratic race

The unsanctioned Democratic Party primary in New Hampshire won’t award delegates, but Minnesota’s Dean Phillips saw a chance for a symbolic stand against President Joe Biden.
by Mark Zdechlik

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!
Activists rally in Brooklyn Center after city rejects proposal to limit traffic stops

Activists rally in Brooklyn Center after city rejects proposal to limit traffic stops

People gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department Tuesday evening to protest the Brooklyn Center City Council’s refusal to limit police traffic stops. Under the policy, officers would not have been allowed to pull over drivers for minor infractions such as a broken taillight or objects hanging from a rearview mirror.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Matt Sepic

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!
What the Planned Parenthood union contract tells us about the changing abortion landscape

What the Planned Parenthood union contract tells us about the changing abortion landscape

Workers in the region have been trying to address their changing workplace conditions through negotiations for their first union contract. Last week, Planned Parenthood North Central States workers ratified that contract.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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!
Re-Imagining Justice in Minnesota 

Re-Imagining Justice in Minnesota 

What would it look like if justice was reimagined from the ground up? MPR News host Angela Davis hosts a conversation with elected officials pushing for changes in everything from policing to probation.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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!
Steam, Indigenous music and climate solutions: Our top 5 picks from the Great Northern Festival

Steam, Indigenous music and climate solutions: Our top 5 picks from the Great Northern Festival

It hasn’t been the kind of winter Minnesotans are used to. But the Great Northern Festival is calling on us to celebrate winter’s wonders anyway. Here are the five events we’re looking forward to.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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!