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C.J. Sinner

Director of Graphics & Data Visuals
Sinner is a central-Minnesota native with family roots in North Dakota. She previously worked in Bismarck, N.D., New York and around New Zealand before moving back to the Twin Cities. She's a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Columbia University, and taught at the U's journalism school for several years. She lives in St. Paul with her husband and enjoys being outdoors in all seasons.

Latest from C.J. Sinner

Elections

Where Minnesota’s politics have shifted over 20 years and 6 presidential elections

Minnesota’s counties are more polarized with fewer politically moderate areas.
November 8, 2024
Red and blue circles show how Minnesota counties have shifted politically.
Elections

A detailed look at the Minnesota House races going to a recount

Districts 14B and 54A are tight. What does the voting landscape look like there?
November 7, 2024
Elections

How Minnesota voted for president, precinct by precinct

Kamala Harris won Minnesota even as Donald Trump claimed victory and a second term as president.
November 6, 2024
Elections

Live: Minnesota general election results 2024

Minnesotans have been casting votes for president, Congress, Legislature, judges and local offices since early voting began on Sept. 20. Polls closed at 8 p.m.
November 1, 2024
Vikings

Vikings bar finder: Where to watch games across U.S.

With nearly 100 verified Vikings bars scattered across 28 states, connecting with fellow fans may be easier than you think.
October 16, 2024
Elections

Live: 2024 Minnesota primary election results

Minnesotans have cast votes in party primaries for races from Congress down to local offices. Polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
August 14, 2024
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Olympics

Suni Lee wants balance beam gold. These elements could get her there.

Suni Lee said after the Olympic trials in Minneapolis that she “need[s] a beam gold.” We look at key moments in her routine that could make the difference.
July 19, 2024
A stopmotion series of photographs shows gymnast Suni Lee practicing a switch ring leap on a balance beam.
Olympics

What to watch for on every gymnastics event at the U.S. Olympic trials in Minneapolis

Not sure what makes for a good routine, or the differences in men’s and women’s events? We lay out the key things to look for and skills you might see.
June 21, 2024
Variety

Why Minnesotans tend to go far on ‘The Bachelor’

We crunched the highly scientific numbers to see if our suspicions were right.
April 4, 2024
Elections

2024 Minnesota presidential primary live election results

Minnesotans went to the polls on Tuesday — along with voters in 14 other states — to cast primary ballots in the 2024 presidential race.
March 6, 2024
Minnesota State Fair

Peak pickle? 10 charts show Minnesota State Fair food trends, present and past

We combed through Star Tribune records and fair documents back to 2014 to see what trends we could spot.
August 23, 2023
Music

What 'surprise songs' will Taylor Swift play in Minneapolis? We take an (educated) guess

What has she played so far? Could U.S. Bank Stadium have a special guest?
June 21, 2023
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