Ryan Faircloth
Politics and government reporter
Higher EducationFaircloth previously covered higher education and breaking news, contributing to the Star Tribune’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the police killing of George Floyd. A 2018 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Faircloth started his career covering state politics for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and was named Minnesota’s Young Journalist of the Year by the state Society of Professional Journalists for his reporting at the Capitol. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing boxing and mixed martial arts – sports he once competed in – and searching the Twin Cities for barbecue and tacos that are even half as good as those he had growing up in Houston.
Latest from Ryan Faircloth
News & Politics
Minnesota’s eight U.S. House seats are on the ballot. Here are four races to watch.
The races will help determine control of Congress for the next two years.
September 6, 2024
News & Politics
As Gov. Walz campaigns across the country, how much time is he spending governing Minnesota?
Gov. Tim Walz has been campaigning nationwide since being elevated to the presidential ticket. The governor’s spokeswoman said “our office is still running as it always has — core functions haven’t changed.”
September 5, 2024
Elections
Gov. Tim Walz could be elected to the White House. How does he perform in a crisis?
Walz’s management of the pandemic, the Minneapolis riots and other natural disasters offers insight into how he might respond to a national crisis as vice president.
September 2, 2024
Business
Two years in, Minnesota’s THC market hasn’t lost its buzz
The market for low-dose drinks and edibles is maturing and ready to face the competition from recreational marijuana dispensaries, which are expected to open next year.
August 30, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Democrats hope Walz will provide down-ballot boost, help them keep state House
State Democrats also say Sen. Amy Klobuchar will “help us immensely down-ballot.”
August 20, 2024
Elections
A chameleon or pragmatist? Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s political evolution in the spotlight in VP race
Opponents describe him as a political opportunist, but those who know him say he’s pragmatic and knows how to evolve to the constituency he serves to meet the time.
August 16, 2024
News & Politics
Tim Walz admitted to drunken driving in 1995. But his 2006 congressional campaign claimed he didn’t.
Walz’s old drunken-driving arrest has drawn renewed scrutiny since Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate.
August 15, 2024
Elections
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels by wide margin in DFL primary election rematch
Omar narrowly defeated Samuels two years ago. She beat him by a much larger margin Tuesday night.
August 14, 2024
Elections
Minnesota Democrats hope Walz will provide down-ballot boost, help them keep state House
State Democrats also say Sen. Amy Klobuchar will “help us immensely down-ballot.”
August 20, 2024
Elections
A chameleon or pragmatist? Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s political evolution in the spotlight in VP race
Opponents describe him as a political opportunist, but those who know him say he’s pragmatic and knows how to evolve to the constituency he serves to meet the time.
August 16, 2024
News & Politics
Tim Walz admitted to drunken driving in 1995. But his 2006 congressional campaign claimed he didn’t.
Walz’s old drunken-driving arrest has drawn renewed scrutiny since Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate.
August 15, 2024
Elections
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels by wide margin in DFL primary election rematch
Omar narrowly defeated Samuels two years ago. She beat him by a much larger margin Tuesday night.
August 14, 2024