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?

Morning Edition

A profile photo of Cathy Wurzer

Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Man found guilty of murder in Twin Cities road rage killing

Man found guilty of murder in Twin Cities road rage killing

Jamal Smith was convicted Thursday of first-degree intentional murder and second-degree murder during a drive-by shooting last year on U.S. Highway 169 west of Minneapolis that killed Jay Boughton, a youth baseball team coach returning from a game with his son.
by 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!
July sees spotty rainfall for much of the state

July sees spotty rainfall for much of the state

This July has seen spotty rainfall, which has contributed to a moderate drought.
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!
Number of Latino farmers small, but growing

Number of Latino farmers small, but growing

According to the agricultural census, Minnesota is home to about 112,000 farmers. Of those, 650 identify as Hispanic or Latino. That number is growing.
by Vicki Adame

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!
Doctors press Minnesota health systems for more access to abortion medication

Doctors press Minnesota health systems for more access to abortion medication

As Minnesota abortion care providers ramp up to serve an expected influx of patients from across the Midwest, some doctors are pushing their health care organizations to do more now, including improving access to a drug that’s also used for medication abortions.
by Michelle Wiley

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!
Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs

Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs

The Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team’s inaugural season continues as the undefeated Aurora host a playoff game Wednesday. “Game by game we've proven our talent and we have proven that we are something to be seen and heard and talked about,” said player Rachel Preston.
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!
State judge strikes down many of Minnesota's abortion restrictions

State judge strikes down many of Minnesota's abortion restrictions

Ramsey County Judge Thomas Gilligan on Monday ordered state officials to stop enforcing many Minnesota abortion restrictions including the informed consent law and the two-parent notification law, saying they violate the state constitutional right to privacy.
by Matt Sepic and Michelle Wiley

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!

Sleepy Eye theater revives, diversifies, with 'West Side Story'

After a six-year hiatus and the pandemic, Sleepy Eye Community Theater is reviving with a production of “West Side Story.” With the re-opening, reaching into new diverse audiences and actors is a priority for the theater group.
by Hannah Yang

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!
Dry June causes topsoil moisture concerns in southern, central Minnesota

Dry June causes topsoil moisture concerns in southern, central Minnesota

So far this summer has been drier than average, even with recent rain events and a chance for storms this weekend. On Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor released a map showing a large swath of central and southern Minnesota abnormally dry, with some areas moving into moderate drought.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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!
Rochelle Cox steps in as interim superintendent for Minneapolis Public Schools

Rochelle Cox steps in as interim superintendent for Minneapolis Public Schools

Rochelle Cox is stepping into the role of interim superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share the goals she has for her team and the district during her one-year term.
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!