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

Upper St. Anthony lock closing after half a century; blame the carp

Upper St. Anthony lock closing after half a century; blame the carp

Tuesday night, the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock will run its final cycle. Here's an interactive guide to the closing, from invasive carp to how a lock actually works.
by William Lager

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!
Beach Boys hit No. 1 with 'Help Me, Rhonda' 50 years ago

Beach Boys hit No. 1 with 'Help Me, Rhonda' 50 years ago

It was their second song to top the charts and the first hit to feature Al Jardine as the lead vocalist.

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 Lynx open season as a favorite

The Minnesota Lynx play the Tulsa Shock at Target Center Friday night, their first game of their 2015 WNBA season.

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!
Sound may deter invasive carp

Sound may deter invasive carp

The fish can grow upwards of 50 pounds and crowd out native species.

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!
June a peak month for severe weather

June a peak month for severe weather

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about a cool start to June in Minnesota.

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!
Farmers find healthy soil works for crops, bottom line

Farmers find healthy soil works for crops, bottom line

Research shows no-till farming reduces erosion and cuts the need for fertilizer. Some farmers are buying in, but change comes slowly.
by Dan Gunderson

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!
New version of 'Brown Sugar' by the Rolling Stones coming out soon

New version of 'Brown Sugar' by the Rolling Stones coming out soon

A deluxe edition of the "Sticky Fingers" album will be released next week with lots of extra features including alternate versions of some tracks.

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's it like to perform with the Rolling Stones?

What's it like to perform with the Rolling Stones?

The group sang "You Can't Always Get What You Want" with the rock stars. The choir was able to practice the song with the band just once before the performance.
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!
Beach Boys film explores Brian Wilson's troubled life

Beach Boys film explores Brian Wilson's troubled life

Minnesota native Bill Pohlad sat in the director's chair to make "Love & Mercy," the story of Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind some of the Beach Boys' hits.
by Euan Kerr

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!

Health insurers seek higher premiums in Minnesota

Eight health insurance companies in Minnesota are proposing double-digit increases in average premiums. The proposals are drawing fire from Republicans and Democrats.
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!