Anna Armstrong
Intern
Anna Armstrong hails from a small town in California's Central Valley. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley in May 2024. Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Armstrong served as a business reporting intern at the San Luis Obispo Tribune on California's Central Coast and served as the managing editor at her collegiate newspaper, The Daily Californian. At The Daily Californian, she reported on city government, housing, higher education and local schools. When she is not busy reporting, Armstrong enjoys watching live music and taking her little Toyota Prius on roadtrips and camping trips.
Latest from Anna Armstrong
Business
How to find affordable college housing in the Twin Cities
Starting early and going off campus can help university students find cheaper rents while pursuing their degrees at metro-area schools.
August 26, 2024
Business
Housing advocate says with the right help, homeownership is attainable for all Minnesotans
Roxanne Young Kimball, who started as president and CEO of the Minnesota Homeownership Center in June, has decades of experience working to make homebuying in the state more affordable.
August 13, 2024
Business
How to avoid costly concerts with these tips for affordable live music
From finding the perfect time to buy tickets to exploring free options, there are many ways to keep entertainment costs from consuming your whole budget.
August 12, 2024
Small Business
‘If I can do it, you can too’: Apple Valley high schooler launches clothing brand from a storage unit
The 16-year-old entrepreneur is selling his original clothing designs and spreading positivity.
August 9, 2024
Business
Nearby business owners plead for redevelopment of blighted Seven Corners block in Minneapolis
The condemned 1400 block of S. Washington Avenue off I-35W near the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus is up for sale after being vacant for more than a year.
July 23, 2024
Business
Decades-old Golden Valley office building attracts tenants with new amenities
The Colonnade of I-394 underwent $5 million in renovations to modernize the building and defy national vacancy trends.
July 20, 2024
Business
Duluth professor’s machine could make clothing more recyclable
The invention aims to reduce textile waste, which amounts to 92 million tons globally each year.
July 16, 2024
Business
East Coast candy chain expands to Minnesota, taking over Blue Sun Soda Shops
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, founded and based in Pennsylvania, has already opened locations in Spring Lake Park and Stillwater, with another in Bloomington on the way.
July 3, 2024
Business
Nearby business owners plead for redevelopment of blighted Seven Corners block in Minneapolis
The condemned 1400 block of S. Washington Avenue off I-35W near the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus is up for sale after being vacant for more than a year.
July 23, 2024
Business
Decades-old Golden Valley office building attracts tenants with new amenities
The Colonnade of I-394 underwent $5 million in renovations to modernize the building and defy national vacancy trends.
July 20, 2024
Business
Duluth professor’s machine could make clothing more recyclable
The invention aims to reduce textile waste, which amounts to 92 million tons globally each year.
July 16, 2024
Business
East Coast candy chain expands to Minnesota, taking over Blue Sun Soda Shops
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, founded and based in Pennsylvania, has already opened locations in Spring Lake Park and Stillwater, with another in Bloomington on the way.
July 3, 2024