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MPR News journalists share 23 of their most memorable stories from 2025

MPR News journalists share 23 of their most memorable stories from 2025

As 2025 closes out, MPR News asked reporters and producers to share their favorite articles from this year. Here are the stories and their reflections.

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Dangerous travel expected as winter storm takes aim at Minnesota

A strengthening winter storm swept into Minnesota on Sunday — with more than a half-foot of snow and blizzard conditions expected across much of the region — on what was expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.

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We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.

The Current
Top 89 of 2025: Best Concerts

Every year is a great year for live music, and 2025 was no different. But we sifted through all the best shows this year, and these were the best of the best.