Neal Justin

Critic / Reporter

Culture

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. Before coming to Minnesota, he was a crime reporter for the Rockford Register Star and graduated from Northwestern University. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. He is the former president of UNITY and former governing board member for the Asian American Journalists Association. He is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas.

Contact

neal.justin@startribune.com

612-673-7431

Latest from Neal Justin

TV and Media

Minneapolis resident and Tires Plus founder Tom Gegax isn’t a car guy

The Minnesota Interview: Gegax is the subject of the film “Confessions of a CEO.”

February 20, 2025

TV and Media

Justin: ‘Party of Five’ actor Scott Wolf gets his first taste of Minnesota

His latest series, Fox’s “Doc,” is set in Minneapolis

February 17, 2025

TV and Media

Review: The greatest moments from ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’

Prince gets a couple of shoutouts during a weekend of celebration.

February 17, 2025

TV and Media

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be ready for a workout when he hits Xcel Energy Center

The Minnesota Interview: The comic and actor will be in St. Paul for Valentine’s Day.

February 13, 2025