In their own image: Native Americans share stories of recovery The Mash-ka-wisen treatment center held its 40th annual Celebration on Sobriety Powwow Saturday in Sawyer, Minn. MPR News photojournalists attended the powwow and helped people take self-portraits and share their stories of recovery.August 9, 2018
In Amsterdam, even the tourists say there are too many tourists Fewer than 1 million people live in Amsterdam, but almost 20 million visit each year. A "night mayor" -- and initiatives to address "overtourism" -- encourage revelers to treat the city with respect.August 7, 2018
Free St. Paul camp offers fishing, hiking In addition to fishing and identifying invertebrate species in the water, children learn how to test water quality, climb a rock wall, take nature hikes, build forts, tackle community service projects and roast marshmallows.August 6, 2018
U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time Bryce Carlson arrived at St. Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, off England's southwestern tip, late Saturday — 38 days, six hours and 49 minutes after setting out from St. John's, Newfoundland.August 5, 2018
Legend of #mprraccoon lives on in $41,000 donation to wildlife rehab center The #mprraccoon may be living in the wild, but now she has a legacy in Roseville. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota announced that it had received a $41,000 donation from Minnesota Public Radio, proceeds from raccoon themed T-shirts bought online by fans.August 2, 2018
Don't call dolphin hybrid spotted off Hawaii a 'wholphin' Scientists are touting the first sighting of a hybrid between a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin in the ocean off Hawaii. The melon-headed whale is one of the various species that's called a whale but is technically a dolphin.July 31, 2018
North Minneapolis church gets its first playground in 125 years For years the school had been using a parking lot next to the school as a play area for students. As student enrollment began increasing, the decision was made this year that it was time to get an official playground.July 30, 2018
For dying cats and dogs, a last loving goodbye Terminally ill and elderly animals have little hope of adoption, but there's a network of Twin Cities pet hospice volunteers dedicated to making sure vulnerable cats and dogs are loved as their lives end.July 30, 2018