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

Can you stump the weather guy?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer and University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley head out to the State Fair for the annual weather quiz.
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!
There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

Navigation apps for smartphones are increasingly popular and even Minnesota's transportation department will soon be using them -- but not to navigate.
by Martin Moylan

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 Fair's newspaper museum preserves piece of journalism's past

State Fair's newspaper museum preserves piece of journalism's past

The Minnesota Newspaper Museum has been running for 31 years at the State Fair. They feature a simulation of a 1930s-era newspaper press with Linotype, printing press and folder machines. As print newspapers today face down growing challenges, the museum hopes to keep the tradition alive.
by Gabriel Kwan

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!

Alice Cooper to rock the Ordway

The Ordway Center's audience will get a dose of music a little different from the usual opera or classical performances Thursday night.
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!
At Renaissance Festival, women recount years of harassment

At Renaissance Festival, women recount years of harassment

With the entertainment director of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival facing criminal sexual misconduct charges, dozens of women who worked there allege the festival managers did little to protect them.
by Marianne Combs

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 rolls out new accountability system for schools

State rolls out new accountability system for schools

The Minnesota Department of Education says the plan is designed to help better identify areas where schools need to improve, while supplying a stronger support system to make those improvements.
by Peter Cox

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!
At fair, Smith and Housley disagree on much, especially Trump

At fair, Smith and Housley disagree on much, especially Trump

One of the hardest fought campaigns this fall is the U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Tina Smith and Republican Karin Housley. The candidates have been making their pitch to voters at the State Fair.
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!
Ramsey County leaders OK huge development on site of former Twin Cities ammo plant

Ramsey County leaders OK huge development on site of former Twin Cities ammo plant

The Arden Hills site has been empty for more than 40 years but the master plan includes three residential neighborhoods, plus parks, retail and office space to be called Rice Creek Commons.
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!