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?
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

Indian teen suicide: 'A tragedy of enormous proportions'

American Indian teens in the Upper Midwest are 10 times more likely than other teenagers to commit suicide. U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., held a hearing in Bismarck, North Dakota Monday to draw attention to what he calls "a tragedy of enormous proportions."

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.

Women's Press has come a long way in 20 years

Two women with a passion for highlighting women's accomplishments are celebrating their own big achievement this month -- 20 years of publishing the Minnesota Women's Press. The free bi-weekly newspaper has 80,000 readers.

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.

Red Lake seeks better programs for kids

Red Lake community members are talking about ways to improve the lives of kids on the reservation. Perhaps the most visible effort involves the Boys and Girls Club. Tribal and club officials hope the national Boys and Girls Clubs will provide funding to help Red Lake's club broaden its impact on kids.

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.

Hour house

How long does it take to build a two bedroom house? Maybe half a day, tops, if you're building from the kit designed as quick and inexpensive temporary housing.

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.

The growth game

The population of Minnesota is on the rise. Both Wisconsin and Iowa are seeing a decline in population. While some states seek more workers and taxpayers, others wonder what additional people might mean for traffic and services.

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.

Will banning cold medicine stop meth?

The Minnesota House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to ban popular cold and allergy pills, like Sudafed and Actifed, that can be used to produce the illegal drug methamphetamine. The Senate has already passed a bill restricting the sale of the medicines, but not banning them outright. The two bills must now be reconciled in conference committee.

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.

Ecuadorian consulate opens in the Twin Cities

A new consulate serving Ecuadorians in the area opened last month. The office, staffed entirely by volunteers, operates two nights a week, in addition to one Saturday a month.

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.

Ready, set, adulthood

One of the country's top experts on learning says many twenty-somethings are unprepared for adulthood. Mel Levine offers tips on how young Americans can prepare themselves for productive careers and lives.

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.

First lady of South Africa

Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel were awarded the World Children's Prize for the Rights of the Child last week. Machel talks with host Kerri Miller about the impact of war on children as well as the AIDS crisis in Africa and her pursuit of an anti-apartheid democracy.

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.

How world population growth threatens security

A recent study involving more than a one thousand scientists found the human population of the Earth is rapidly degrading the environment. An advocate for balancing population with the environment says the situation threatens global security as well.

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.