MPR News Update

It's not your imagination: April really IS the windiest month in Minnesota. Here's why. Today, morning temperatures in the 30s will give way to 60s and sunshine across the state. | Your forecast
Thanks to George Krog of Two Harbors, Minn., you may soon have another reason to try to live to age 84.
We all know the Super Bowl is coming to Minneapolis in 2018. Did you know Minnesota is making a pitch to host the World's Fair in 2023?
Minnesota's grand champion jack pine tree is no more. The tree, located in a Mountain Iron neighborhood, enjoyed a good run — just two days. The hunt for a new champion appears to be on.
Bike much? If so, Pedal Hub just might be the perfect podcast for you. This week's installment features St. Paul artists Ken and Roberta Avidor.
MPR News with Kerri Miller tackles the confusion surrounding diet science and nutrition during tomorrow's 10 a.m. show. Share your questions and comments.
NewsCut introduces us to Evan Schumacher, Evan's Support and the power of a perfectly-written obituary.
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Calling all wordsmiths. It's time to finesse your rhymes for the annual poetry contest sponsored by Garrison Keillor's St. Paul bookstore. The host of "A Prairie Home Companion" is offering $5,000 in prize money to the seven winners. Don't delay. Entries must be postmarked no later than Saturday.