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

Ventura disagrees with comparison to Trump

Ventura disagrees with comparison to Trump

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he identifies more with the grassroots pitch from Democratic anti-establishment candidate Bernie Sanders.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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!

Polica out with new album 'United Crushers' this week

Polica's new album will be released later this week, but is featured on NPR's First Listen feature online now.

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!

Minnesota presses clean power plan as Supreme Court tells feds to wait

Gov. Mark Dayton is pushing ahead on his clean power efforts despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ordering federal authorities to delay plans to cut power plant carbon emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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!
Rubio, Sanders score big wins in Minnesota caucuses

Rubio, Sanders score big wins in Minnesota caucuses

Minnesota caucus-goers showed up in droves Tuesday to deliver an energy shot to the flagging presidential hopes of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, bucking the Super Tuesday trend.
by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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!

Carrie Rodriguez releases first bilingual album

"Lola" is a modern take on traditional Mexican ranchera music.
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!
Role of wild birds disputed in avian flu outbreak mystery

Role of wild birds disputed in avian flu outbreak mystery

One year after America's deadliest avian flu outbreak on record, scientists are still flummoxed over the role of wild birds.
by Lorna Benson

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!
Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump look to pull away from rivals

Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump look to pull away from rivals

Democrats will vote in 11 states and American Samoa on Tuesday, with 865 delegates up for grabs. Republicans will vote in 11 states, with 595 delegates at stake.
by The Associated Press

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!
Anti-Muslim slur has state keeping close tabs on license plates

Anti-Muslim slur has state keeping close tabs on license plates

Minnesota doesn't maintain a list of banned words, but state law does require that personalized plates avoid indecency, obscenity and immorality.
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!

Report: Only 4 percent lack health insurance in Minnesota

The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance is at an all-time low, officials said Monday. A new report cited access to affordable coverage and an improved economy as factors helping cut the uninsured rate.
by 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!