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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 9, 2010
  • June 17, 2026

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Stay informed with comprehensive news coverage from Minnesota. Access breaking stories, photos, and videos on politics, education, health, weather, and environmental issues.

In-depth Minnesota news coverage
Politics and government updates
Education and health news
Local weather forecasts
Environmental stories
Photos and videos
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What users say

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What's New in MPR News

5.0.30

June 17, 2026

This update improves deep linking, notifications, and navigation in MPR News. Push notifications that point to the live stream now open more reliably to the correct destination, donation links can open directly in the app, and topic pills on the homepage now open the full collection or topic results instead of only filtering the visible Top Stories. We’ve also improved in-app web page behavior to reduce unwanted pop-ups.

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Charts

Top Free

📉 199-11

News

This app dropped -11 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

I don't recognize MPR anymore

Since when did our Minnesota Public Radio get so bias? Always a slant, just give Minnesotans the news.

Poor service

Sometimes you can get it
Sometimes you can’t

App not working

As of, at least, Sunday 5/17, the MPR IOS app is not working. Use https://www.
mprnews.org/listen
to listen live.

Audio takeover

I agree with the previous comments. If I’m streaming MPR and I get a call, or click on a FB post with sound, MPR doesn’t pause as it used to. So disappointed in this “upgrade.”

Data Mining

Looks like the new app is used for massive data mining and its shared with “social media” companies they now try to track you all the time via GPS, and what you are doing within the app and any other websites and are apparently working to start forcing you to identify yourself to access “news” similar to what the BBC, CBS etc. did self canceling if you will. Quickly moving forward to a future dead internet. As Everyone wishes you to allow them to essentially use malware as condition to access their “service”.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

25 issues

Audio doesn't pause when phone calls arrive

Bug

Audio continues playing when switching to other apps

Bug

App crashes on iOS 14 and iOS 18

Bug

Black screen on app launch

Bug

App requires constant reinstallation to function

Bug

Audio freezes displaying outdated data

Bug

Streaming stops randomly without reason

Bug

App crashes when moving between WiFi and cellular

Bug

Forced ad playback when switching networks

Bug

Article text cuts off on edges of screen

Bug

Jerky and unresponsive scrolling

Bug

Overly sensitive touch detection causes accidental story opens

Bug

App doesn't rotate to landscape on iPad

Bug

Blank screen on startup requiring navigation to home

Bug

Audio plays both streams simultaneously from multiple apps

Bug

App auto-starts when other music apps launch

Bug

AirPods trigger auto-play through phone speaker

Bug

Siri functionality blocked when app is running

Bug

Stop/pause button unchecks itself

Bug

App shuts down at top of every hour

Bug

Incompatible with original iPad mini

Bug

Text doesn't fit on iPhone 12 mini screen

Bug

No inertial scrolling in article reader

Bug

Weather tab relocated to confusing location

Bug

Stories don't continue automatically to next show

Bug

Requested Features

16 requests

Search bar for finding stories and shows

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Landscape mode support on iPad

Feature

Ability to skip within audio clips

Feature

Background listening while using other apps

Feature

Auto-shutoff timer feature

Feature

Mark stories as read functionality

Feature

Sort news by date

Feature

Continuous playback between shows

Feature

Weather information in dedicated section

Feature

Landscape rotation support

Feature

Pinch-to-zoom for graphics and maps

Feature

Scroll bar or column for easier navigation

Feature

Next/previous story navigation without returning to main screen

Feature

Restore Updraft section

Feature

Bluetooth device audio output selection

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app cover?

This app provides up-to-the-minute, in-depth coverage of important developments in Minnesota. It includes stories, photos, and videos on politics, education, health, local weather, and the environment.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it does contain advertisements.

What are the main features of the app?

Key features include comprehensive coverage of Minnesota news, with specific sections for politics, education, health, local weather, and environmental topics. Users can also access photos and videos related to the stories.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed about news and developments specifically within the state of Minnesota. This includes residents and those interested in regional affairs.