Reverb - News for Young Adults

Reverb

Reverb is an initiative and a reporting team from MPR News focused on serving younger (and young-at-heart) Minnesotans.

We know Minnesota is changing and younger adults want news in new, more accessible ways. Reverb covers trending topics, local issues, and stories that matter to Minnesotans.

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Public concerned over rowdiness in Dinkytown, but officials say crime rates are down
People are worried about University of Minnesota campus safety after reports of several incidents over the weekend. Police are investigating and increasing their presence in the area.
If Minnesota legalizes cannabis, will marijuana-related criminal records be cleared?
Nearly 300,000 cannabis-related criminal records in Minnesota would be eligible for expungement, meaning they’re no longer public and won’t appear in background checks. How will it work?
Love geeky stuff and handmade crafts? This expo coming to Minneapolis is for you
Geekcraft Expo will bring nearly 100 artisan vendors selling nerdy handmade crafts ranging from 3D-printed dice towers to crocheted Star Wars characters to Minneapolis Convention Center on April 22 and 23.
College is now free for young Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens
For the first time, Minnesota is helping young adults who experienced foster care at any point after turning 13 pay for the full cost of attending public, private and tribal colleges here.
Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way
High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.
A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party
Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’ highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.