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?

Social Issues

The Ethicist rings in the new year

Facing an ethical dilemma? New York Times columnist Randy Cohen might be able to give you some guidance.

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!

Homeless veteran numbers on the rise

A new report from St. Paul-based Wilder Research finds the number of homeless veterans -- both men and women -- in Minnesota has reached an all-time high.
by Dan Olson

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!

Navy investigates "inappropriate" videos

The Navy says it will investigate videos broadcast to the crew of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the USS Enterprise, in which gay slurs and coarse language were used. The videos feature the man who took over as the ship's captain in May.

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!
Notable Minnesota news stories of the decade

Notable Minnesota news stories of the decade

As 2010 comes to a close, a look back at the major news stories of the past decade 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!
What changed for you in 2010?

What changed for you in 2010?

An earthquake, an oil spill, an election and the weather dominated headlines in 2010. But MPR's Public Insight Network asked Minnesotans what changes most impacted them on an individual level this year.
by Jeff Jones, Molly Bloom and Anna Weggel

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!
A bike means freedom, at any time of year

A bike means freedom, at any time of year

Winter cyclists are members of a community that only seems crazy.

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!
Mpls. commercial kitchen an incubator for food-based small businesses

Mpls. commercial kitchen an incubator for food-based small businesses

Nearly a dozen cooks, caterers and small food business owners use a shared commercial kitchen in north Minneapolis to make money. Some believe the small business will help revitalize a part of the city that has long suffered from underdevelopment.
by Brandt Williams

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!
VFW seeks to diversify, reaches out to young vets

VFW seeks to diversify, reaches out to young vets

In recent years a revolution has occurred in a Kansas town, with a new young leadership transforming the VFW post into a center providing support and entertainment for male and female veterans of all ages and conflicts.

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 psychology of hoarding

When does an individual go from being a "pack rat" to a compulsive hoarder? And why, for some people, is getting rid of "stuff" so difficult that it overwhelms them? Midmorning examines how and why people become compulsive hoarders.

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!
Birthrates decline across the nation

Birthrates decline across the nation

A recent CDC report shows the teen birth rate is now the lowest it has been in 70 years, with the overall birth rate for adults in their 20s and 30s down as well. Experts cite numerous causes, ranging from the recession to successful public health initiatives and even popular culture.

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!