Sam Stroozas
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MPR News staff picks for 2022 books
Being journalists, we write a lot — but do we read? We asked our staff what their favorite books published in 2022 were. Here’s their reviews. → Read More
A midnight ‘bobber drop’ and 10 other unique New Year’s Eve parties
Move over New York — Minnesota is introducing the bobber drop when the clock strikes midnight. From bobbers to 1920s glam and disco, here are the top New Year’s Eve events across the state. → Read More
What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list
MPR News asked libraries across the state what their most popular adult and children’s books were, and the answers may surprise you. While some Minnesotans are focused on the practical, checking out driver’s manuals or dog training guides, Duluthians are reading about themselves. → Read More
Photos: Twin Cities sees first sticky snowfall
The first snowfall stuck to Twin Cities streets Monday calling for the annual round up of car crashes, bus delays, sidewalk slips and photos. → Read More
At Minnesota Capitol, goat caucus meets for lunch, fights invaders
Herd on the street: Goats and sheep are the go-to species helping Minnesota root out invasive plants. Their joint appearance Thursday outside the Capitol shows good things happen when different groups come together and keep their heads down to achieve a common goal. → Read More
Diversity a strength on U's Morris campus, student leader says
University of Minnesota Morris student body president Dylan Young spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday about regent Steve Sviggum’s recent comments suggesting that racial diversity was hurting Morris’ enrollment, and if he feels Sviggum should resign. → Read More
Turtles are on the run, watch out!
The fall season is associated with a lot of things — turning leaves, colder temperatures, a little bit of frost — but probably not baby turtles. Right now is high turtle crossing season! MaryLynn Pulscher from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board talks with guest host Tim Nelson about what’s going on with the turtles and why the park board is paying attention. → Read More
More options for people with hearing loss
The Food and Drug Administration decided in August to allow hearing aids to be sold without an exam or prescription. Over-the counter-hearing-aids could be available as soon as October in Minnesota. On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how to make hearing aids more affordable, accessible and effective. → Read More
Voter guide: See 5th District candidates' stances on police reform, health care, more
In the 5th Congressional District, Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, is facing Republican newcomer Cicely Davis. → Read More
Voter guide: See 4th District candidates' stances on education, immigration, more
In Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District, Rep. Betty McCollum, a Democrat, is running against Republican newcomer May Lor Xiong. McCollum has served in the U.S. House since 2001. → Read More
Voter guide: See 8th District candidates' stances on iron mining, guns, and more
In Minnesota’s 8th District, which includes Duluth, the Iron Range and a huge swath of north east Minnesota, Republican Rep. Pete Stauber is facing DFL state Rep. Jen Schultz. For years the district leaned Democratic but in 2016 it went for Donald Trump for president and in 2018 it was one of three congressional districts in the country to flip Republican. → Read More
'Skate Dreams' changes the conversation about women on the board
“Skate Dreams” will premier in Minnesota at the end of September. It follows the rise of women’s skateboarding. → Read More
Jack Jablonski is 'overwhelmed' with positive response to coming out as gay
Jack Jablonski talked to Cathy about his experience coming out, being gay in sports and why he’s no longer “eaten up inside” about his sexuality. → Read More
Minnesota nurses vote 'no confidence' in health care execs
Unionized nurses at seven Minnesota hospitals are issuing votes of no confidence in their hospital leadership. No confidence votes were taken at several heath care providers including Fairview Health Services, Children’s Minnesota, North Memorial Health and St. Luke’s Duluth. → Read More
Remembering the I-35 bridge collapse: One survivor shares her story
Aug. 1 is the 15 year anniversary of the day the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis fell into the Mississippi River during the evening rush hour. The unbelievable tragedy was completely unexpected and took the lives of 13 people. Several drivers were rescued from the river — including Lindsay Walz. Host Cathy Wurzer met Walz at the I-35W Remembrance Garden near the bridge to talk about how she made it… → Read More
Gas prices and inflation take a toll on small Minnesota farms
Angela Dawson is a fourth-generation farmer in Sandstone, Minn. and co-founder and president of 40 Acre Cooperative. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the impact. → Read More