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?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
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

Recovery from addiction binds church members

Many churches rent meeting space to Alcoholics Anonymous. A few hold special worship services for those suffering from addictions, but rare, indeed, is the church that is devoted full-time to recovery. However, at Central Park United Methodist in St Paul, recovery from addiction is the one and only ministry.

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.

North Dakotans to vote on gay marriage ban

North Dakotans will vote in November on a constitutional amendment to define a marriage as one man and one woman. It's expected the issue will bring large numbers of conservative voters to the polls.

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 middle class squeeze

John Kerry is using the Democratic National Convention to reach out to middle-class voters. The presidential hopeful is promising to restore middle-class prosperity. But just who is the so-called middle class? And is the middle class worse off today than in past decades?

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.

Population implosion

Birthrates in North America have hit all-time lows. Author Phillip Longman argues that the resulting population decline will threaten world prosperity, jeopardize national economies and change our way of life for decades to come.

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.

Federal funding cuts freeze out some who need housing

A cutback in federal funds has forced many Minnesota counties to freeze applications for the country's largest housing welfare program. The result is poor people who want housing help, including many with physical and mental disabilities, are being told there's none available.

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.

Mandela: An audio history

A decade ago, Nelson Mandela became president in South Africa's first multi-racial democratic election. Mandela's journey, from freedom fighter to president, capped a dramatic 50-year struggle against white rule and the institution of apartheid. Using rare sound recordings, interviews with Nelson Mandela and those who fought with him and against him, producers Joe Richman and Sue Johnson of Radio Diaries present Mandela: An Audio History.

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.

Mandela: An Audio History

A decade ago, Nelson Mandela became president in South Africa's first multi-racial democratic election. Mandela's journey, from freedom fighter to president, capped a dramatic half-century long struggle against white rule and the institution of apartheid. Using rare sound recordings, interviews with Nelson Mandela and those who fought with him and against him, producers Joe Richman and Sue Johnson of Radio Diaries present Mandela: An Audio History.

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.

Gov. Mitt Romney at the National Press Club

Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney has made national headlines for his outspoken opposition to gay marriage. He speaks live at the National Press Club in Washington, delivering a speech entitled "Presidential Politics: A Perspective from the States."

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.

What marriage means to singles

Everyone's talking about marriage -- especially about who can get married. The debate over same-sex marriage is front and center in the U.S. Senate this week. We decided to ask a more basic question -- what is marriage? This is our third in a series of conversations about marriage -- we hear from a group of unmarried people.
by Chris Julin

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.

Hmong refugees get mental health services in Thailand

At least 18 Hmong families have now arrived in Minnesota from a camp in Thailand. They are among an estimated 5000 refugees who are expected to resettle in the state by the end of the year. A fact-finding team traveled to Thailand and assessed the needs of the refugees earlier this year, and found a high degree of mental health issues among adults. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Xong Mouacheupao, a mental health counselor for the Minnesota-based Amherst H. Wilder Foundation who is at the refugee camp in Thailand providing individual and family therapy.

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.