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?

Sports

As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

As the WNBA’s historic season comes to an end, players say it’s time for higher pay

Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players’ union has opted out of its contract, a move aimed at better salaries and benefits.
by Becky Sullivan

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!
'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

To break down Reeve’s words, and the whole post-season for the Lynx, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with La Velle E. Neal III, a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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 fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

Minnesota Lynx fans celebrate historic year for women’s sports despite WNBA Finals loss

It was a record-breaking season for the WNBA. The first three games each had over a million viewers on average, with the audience growing for each contest. The series set both the overall attendance record for a WNBA Finals as well as the average attendance mark.
by Sam Stroozas

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 York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

The WNBA Finals came down to a winner-take-all Game 5. The New York Liberty came out on top Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime. It's the first time New York has won the championship.
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!
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

The Minnesota Vikings lost their first game of the season to the Detroit Lions, 31-29. Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a victory in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.
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!
Lynx and Liberty ready for winner-take-all Game 5 of WNBA Finals with history on line for both teams

Lynx and Liberty ready for winner-take-all Game 5 of WNBA Finals with history on line for both teams

The WNBA Finals have come down to a winner-take-all Game 5 with both New York and Minnesota looking to make history. The Liberty are looking for their first title on Sunday night having lost in the Finals five times. A win by the Lynx would give them five championships and break a tie with Seattle and Houston for the most in WNBA history. 
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!