Anna Colletto
Intern
Colletto works across the metro department, covering education, public safety and politics.
Colletto previously reported on social justice, education and community health at The Columbia Missourian and KBIA. As a Product and Innovation Fellow at The Texas Tribune, she worked extensively with Texas audiences to improve their experiences as readers and members. Colletto is currently studying journalism and political science at the University of Missouri, graduating in May 2025.
Latest from Anna Colletto
State Fair
Full schedule for Minnesota Star Tribune’s stage at 2024 State Fair
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s booth will feature a wide variety of entertainment, from reporter talks to trivia and even Duck, Duck, Gray Duck competitions.
August 26, 2024
Elections
How the Minnesota Council of Churches is bridging divides this election year
A new election series, Respectful Conversations, is helping communities better love their neighbor amid increasing political partisanship.
August 26, 2024
State Fair
For these vendors, the Minnesota State Fair isn’t just business, it’s a family reunion
Many of the State Fair attractions and food stands have been run by families for generations and the annual event is a get-together for them, too.
August 24, 2024
Elections
Live updates: ‘Coach Walz’ takes the DNC stage with the pep talk of his lifetime
We’re tracking all things Minnesota on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Sen. Amy Klobuchar will also deliver a speech.
August 22, 2024
Twin Cities
Minneapolis’ Open Streets returns Saturday, the first festival without longtime organizer
Open Streets Lyndale kicks off this weekend with new community partnerships. Two more events are scheduled for September.
August 21, 2024
Local
The pandemic is over, but Minnesota school nurses are still under pressure
Pandemic relief funding that helped with staffing is ending. Meanwhile, students’ needs are still rising, especially in dealing with more mental health issues.
August 16, 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
‘Freedom’ vs. ‘God Bless the U.S.A’: What’s behind the music at Trump and Harris rallies?
Rally music
August 10, 2024
Twin Cities
Minneapolis’ Open Streets returns Saturday, the first festival without longtime organizer
Open Streets Lyndale kicks off this weekend with new community partnerships. Two more events are scheduled for September.
August 21, 2024
Local
The pandemic is over, but Minnesota school nurses are still under pressure
Pandemic relief funding that helped with staffing is ending. Meanwhile, students’ needs are still rising, especially in dealing with more mental health issues.
August 16, 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
‘Freedom’ vs. ‘God Bless the U.S.A’: What’s behind the music at Trump and Harris rallies?
Rally music
August 10, 2024