• Minnesota Public Radio
  • Stations
      Cancel
    • NewsMPR News mprnews.org
    • The CurrentThe Current thecurrent.org
    • ClassicalClassical MPR classicalmpr.org
    • Minnesota Public Radiompr.org
  • MPR Information
    MPR Information
    Cancel
    • Give Now
    • Archive
    • Events
      • Tickets
      • Events Calendar
      • MPR Custom Travel
    • Shop
    • About us
      • Radio Heartland
      • Wonderground Radio
      • Company Information
      • Stations
      • Public Insight Journalism
      • Contact Info
      • Press Room
      • MPR People
      • Career Opportunities
      • Partners
      • Educational Sponsors
      • Minnesotans for MPR
      • Tapes & Transcripts
      • Tower Rental
    • Members
      • Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Membership
      • More Ways to Give
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Member
    • Give Now
Search MPR
Cancel
NewsCut

MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for May 2013

Rare WWII German plane to be raised from watery grave

Nate Minor May 3, 2013, 2:30 PM May 3, 2013
1

The Royal Air Force museum in Britain is planning to raise a World War II-era airplane from the floor of the English Channel.

Read more →

Investigative reporter group accepting nominations for sarcastic award

David CazaresDavid Cazares May 3, 2013, 12:00 PM May 3, 2013
1

By MPR News editor Bill Wareham Earlier this week, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), announced it was accepting nominations for a new award. It could well be argued that industry awards tend to be overly self-congratulatory and are handed out a little too freely. But this award, the Golden Padlock, is different: “This honor acknowledges Read more →

Segregation hurts everyone’s wallet, research says

Nate Minor May 3, 2013, 11:03 AM May 3, 2013
0

New research suggests that segregation — by both race and skill set — drags down economic growth of whole metropolitan areas.

Read more →

Why wouldn’t you use shotgun shells for prom dress buttons?

Nate Minor May 2, 2013, 5:00 PM May 2, 2013
5

Mariah Herron of Marshfield, Wis. wanted a prom dress that reflected her love of the outdoors. What her dad ended up sewing for her certainly fits the bill.

Read more →

The global bathtub

Nate Minor May 2, 2013, 4:45 PM May 2, 2013
1

A 54-feet high inflatable ‘rubber duck’ created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman floated into a Hong Kong harbor last week.

Read more →

Study: Insecticides devastating insects (and ecosystems, too)

Nate Minor May 2, 2013, 3:00 PM May 2, 2013
3

Imidacloprid, the world’s most widely used insecticide, is decimating dragonflies, snails and other species not meant to be killed by the product.

Read more →

When scientists defend their own

Nate Minor May 2, 2013, 10:06 AM May 2, 2013
2

A Florida teen, known among school staff for her stellar record at Bartow High School, was a little too curious on Monday morning.

Read more →

Always remember: Nature is in charge

Nate Minor May 1, 2013, 10:10 AM May 1, 2013
0

The Duluth News Tribune’s Andrew Krueger got a not-so-gentle reminder from the spirits of the north woods that nature is always in charge.

Read more →

The last house standing on Riverview Circle

Nate Minor May 1, 2013, 6:02 AM May 1, 2013
0

John Brummer and his wife Jeanie still live on Riverview Circle in Moorhead, even though all their neighbors on the river side of the street have left.

Read more →

Newer › Next 15 posts
  • Member Supported · Join Now ›
    “I love being part of such a gift to the community, free on their radio or computer, anytime!” —Shelly from Blaine, MN
  • Sponsor
  • Latest from MPR News Blogs
    • NewsCut

      Good night and good news

    • Capitol View® - MPR News

      Politics Friday: Should we stop trusting pre-election polling?

  • Sponsor
Sponsor
More MPR News
  • Listen Live
  • Audio help
  • MPR News on iOS
  • MPR News on Android
  • MPR News blogs
  • iOS Streaming app
  • Android Streaming app
  • Podcasts
  • RSS feeds
  • Program schedule
  • Station directory
  • About Minnesota Public Radio
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Fundraising Credentials
  • Terms of use
  • Your privacy rights
  • Public Inspection Files

Minnesota Public Radio ©2022. All rights reserved.