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?

All Things Considered

man with smile headshot

All Things Considered with Clay Masters is your comprehensive source for afternoon news and information. Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday.

Appetites | Climate Cast

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!
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!
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!
North Woods Arendelle: With Disney’s blessing, Ely stages ‘Frozen the Musical’

North Woods Arendelle: With Disney’s blessing, Ely stages ‘Frozen the Musical’

Ely, perhaps best known as a gateway to the Boundary Waters, is celebrating getting frozen this weekend, “Frozen the Musical” that is. The local high school beat out fierce competition to be the only Minnesota community to get the rights to mount the hit show.
by Catharine Richert

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!

Reflecting on one year of the Welcome Corps and the future of refugee resettlement

One year ago today, President Joe Biden initiated a new sponsorship program called Welcome Corps that allows everyday people to sponsor individuals seeking refuge in the U.S. We talk to two Minnesotans involved in the program.
by Tom Crann and Matthew Alvarez

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!
The magic of Rose McGee’s sweet potato comfort pie comes to a children’s book

The magic of Rose McGee’s sweet potato comfort pie comes to a children’s book

Minnesotan Rose McGee has served up thousands of her sweet potato comfort pies. Now, she's bringing the magic of that recipe to a younger audience in the form of a new children’s book called “Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!”
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!
Take a tour of a fully electric and energy efficient home

Take a tour of a fully electric and energy efficient home

MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn tour the home of William and Kristin Mroz-Risse which has been made electric and more energy efficient.
by Paul Huttner 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!
Art Hounds: Ableism and art, African diaspora music and Gordon Parks

Art Hounds: Ableism and art, African diaspora music and Gordon Parks

“Towards a Warm Embrace” at Perlman Museum tackles ableism; Mia features Gordon Parks’ “American Gothic”; Abinnet Berhanu’s East-West African fusion at Icehouse Friday.
by Emily Bright

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!