Rochelle Olson
Reporter
Politics and GovernmentOlson has covered St. Paul and Minneapolis City Halls, Ramsey and Hennepin county governments, as well as courts and state government. Before joining the Star Tribune in 2000, Olson worked for eight years with the Associated Press in Kansas City, Topeka, Charleston, W.Va. and St. Paul. She has a master's degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor's from Hamline University. She grew up in Bloomington. She loves to swim and do yoga.
Latest from Rochelle Olson
News & Politics
Erie Ending: Walz completes two-day solo vice presidential campaign swing in Pennsylvania
The Minnesota governor and Kamala Harris’ running mate hit three of four corners of the swing state with multiple stops.
September 5, 2024
Elections
Walz flies solo in southern Pennsylvania, stopping at volunteer campaign office, orchard and farm
Governor chatted up volunteers, bottlefed a Guernsey calf, ate ice cream
September 5, 2024
Elections
Live updates: Walz campaigns in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday for his first solo trip
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is making his first campaign swing through the crucial state since joining the national ticket.
September 4, 2024
Elections
Walz flies to Pennsylvania Wednesday on his first solo excursion for Harris ticket
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is expected to be in the Keystone State for 36 hours.
September 3, 2024
No Section
Hot Dish 8.30.24
Majority makers: Minnesota House seats that will determine control for 2025
August 30, 2024
News & Politics
Sen. Nicole Mitchell pleads not guilty; prosecution agrees she didn’t steal laptop in alleged burglary
The Minnesota Democrat was arrested in her late father’s home in April and charged with first-degree burglary.
August 28, 2024
Elections
Live updates: Walz campaigns in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday for his first solo trip
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is making his first campaign swing through the crucial state since joining the national ticket.
September 4, 2024
Elections
Walz flies to Pennsylvania Wednesday on his first solo excursion for Harris ticket
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate is expected to be in the Keystone State for 36 hours.
September 3, 2024
No Section
Hot Dish 8.30.24
Majority makers: Minnesota House seats that will determine control for 2025
August 30, 2024
News & Politics
Sen. Nicole Mitchell pleads not guilty; prosecution agrees she didn’t steal laptop in alleged burglary
The Minnesota Democrat was arrested in her late father’s home in April and charged with first-degree burglary.
August 28, 2024