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?

NewsPartners

Questions or requests? Contact MPR News editor Michael Olson at molson@mpr.org.

Minnesota digging out under clearing skies

Minnesota digging out under clearing skies

The storm dumped 16 inches of snow in Brooks, near Thief River Falls, while Bemidji recorded more than a foot. The Twin Cities airport reported about 3 inches. Snow emergencies are in effect in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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.

Crow Wing County considers rules for vacation rentals

Crow Wing County considers rules for vacation rentals

Like many vacation destinations, the Brainerd Lakes area is seeing a surge in properties available through websites like Airbnb and VRBO. But some neighbors have complained that the vacation rentals bring related problems, including noise, late-night parties and too many vehicles.
by Kirsti Marohn

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.

Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

Lawsuit: A boy sickened with E. coli linked to State Fair animals

The lawsuit says the 4-year-old touched and petted several animals while visiting the Miracle of Birth Center last August. The boy had permanent damage to his kidneys and other organs due to the E. coli infection, according to the lawsuit.
by Peter Cox

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.

Freezing rain, snow return Monday as powerful winter storm lingers

Freezing rain, snow return Monday as powerful winter storm lingers

By the time it's all over, the Duluth area is expected to have an additional 2 to 5 inches of snow, while St. Cloud will see 2 to 3. The Twin Cities and Rochester area could see anywhere from 4 to 6 inches.
by MPR News Staff

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.

Photos: Big Lake Superior waves cause flooding in Duluth

Photos: Big Lake Superior waves cause flooding in Duluth

The city of Duluth closed some streets and parking lots near Lake Superior and the harbor for several hours Sunday due to flooding. Waves covered stretches of the Park Point beach at times.
by Derek Montgomery and Andrew Krueger

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.

Blizzard warning continues for Red River Valley; interstates closed in Dakotas

Blizzard warning continues for Red River Valley; interstates closed in Dakotas

A blizzard warning remained in effect overnight for the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, as heavy snow and strong winds made travel nearly impossible.
by Andrew Krueger

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.

People displaced by Drake Hotel fire move to new, longer-term housing; building demolition underway

People displaced by Drake Hotel fire move to new, longer-term housing; building demolition underway

Many of the people displaced by the fire at Minneapolis' Francis Drake Hotel on Christmas morning are in new, longer-term temporary shelters, as crews start demolition work on the fire-damaged building.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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.