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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.

Follow along here and by following @mprnews and #ReverbMPR on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Jabez Reeves, Emmanuel Matadi, Akeem Sirleaf and Joseph Fahnbulleh are representing Liberia in the 2024 Olympics but all have close ties to the North Star state. Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the U.S., estimated at around 30,000 people.
by Peter Cox

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A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy

A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy

It’s been nearly a year since cannabis was legalized in Minnesota. But there’s still a lot of confusion as to where someone can legally smoke or vape marijuana.
by Dan Kraker

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Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris

Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris

More than 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.
by Matt Mikus

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Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm

Growing people, not crops, is the goal of a Moorhead farm

The Red River Valley is well known for large farms growing an abundance of corn, soybeans and sugar beets. But there’s a unique farm near Moorhead that’s finding success by focusing on a very different kind of growth: human skills and knowledge.
by Dan Gunderson

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FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving

FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving

Fewer higher school seniors completed the popular application for financial aid after the delayed release of the form and several technical glitches earlier this year. Now, two Minnesota organizations are offering one-on-one support to help students pay for college. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Gun rights advocates say young adults have a right to carry handguns, federal court agrees

Gun rights advocates say young adults have a right to carry handguns, federal court agrees

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Rob Doar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, one of the plaintiffs arguing the state’s age limit on concealed carry permits is unconstitutional.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21

Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21

Even fans will admit unicycle riding is a niche sport. However that hasn’t stopped more than 1,200 people from around the world from meeting in Bemidji for Unicon 21.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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At 23, Wendell Epps is making his mark as the new voice of the Minnesota Lynx

At 23, Wendell Epps is making his mark as the new voice of the Minnesota Lynx

Wendell Epps is a new energetic voice behind the mic of play-by-play on KFAN during Lynx games. He is the first Black and Hispanic person to do play-by-play for the organization.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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