David Joles
Photographer
A native of Wisconsin, Joles lives in Minneapolis with his wife Marie. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in journalism and history. Joles previously worked at newspapers in Hobbs, New Mexico, Eau Claire and Milwaukee. Joles was part of a team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local reporting in 2016 for a series of stories and photos that explored the state’s archaic healthcare system for the disabled.
Latest from David Joles
Revelers turn out at St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Paul amid chilly weather
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade marched through downtown St. Paul on Friday afternoon. Crowds still showed out for the event, regardless of the below-freezing temperatures.
March 17, 2023
As winter thaws, raccoon searches the falls
With warmer temps and winter's thaw came a raccoon scouring the banks of Minnehaha Falls for food before settling in a tree for an elevated perch on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
March 16, 2023
Valentine's tradition returns: 24 couples get married at the Hennepin County District Court
For the first time in two years, 24 couples got married on Valentine's Day at the Hennepin County District Court for the return of the holiday tradition on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The court has long offered free Valentine's Day weddings, but the event took a pause during the pandemic.
February 14, 2023
Hennepin County's "Point in Time" count of homeless people
Hennepin County's "Point in Time," count of homeless people took place on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at a homeless encampment off of the 3000 block of Snelling Avenue, near Hiawatha Ave.
January 26, 2023
Yoga in the elements: 'Snowga' at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
As part of the Yoga in the Gardens series, instructor Jenn Holm led Snowga at the Lilac Walk at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.
January 19, 2023
Minnesota child first in state to receive Type 1 diabetes-delaying drug
Joseph Rubash received his fourteenth and final infusion of Tzield, a new drug meant to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes, on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji.
January 12, 2023
Incredible photos show hundreds of sandhill cranes migrating south
Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes have passed through and some continue to arrive at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge during their annual fall migration south. As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, a record 29,256 cranes were recorded staging on the refuge, more than double the previous record of 14,578 birds from 2019.
November 16, 2022
Benilde-St. Margaret's volleyball sweeps Kasson-Mantorville 3-0 in 3A semifinal
<b>Benilde-St. Margaret's volleyball team took on Kasson-Mantorville during a 3A tournament semifinal match on Friday, Nov. 11 at Xcel Energy Center. The Red Knights won 3-0 and will advance to the championship. </b>
November 11, 2022
Yoga in the elements: 'Snowga' at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
As part of the Yoga in the Gardens series, instructor Jenn Holm led Snowga at the Lilac Walk at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.
January 19, 2023
Minnesota child first in state to receive Type 1 diabetes-delaying drug
Joseph Rubash received his fourteenth and final infusion of Tzield, a new drug meant to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes, on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji.
January 12, 2023
Incredible photos show hundreds of sandhill cranes migrating south
Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes have passed through and some continue to arrive at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge during their annual fall migration south. As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, a record 29,256 cranes were recorded staging on the refuge, more than double the previous record of 14,578 birds from 2019.
November 16, 2022
Benilde-St. Margaret's volleyball sweeps Kasson-Mantorville 3-0 in 3A semifinal
<b>Benilde-St. Margaret's volleyball team took on Kasson-Mantorville during a 3A tournament semifinal match on Friday, Nov. 11 at Xcel Energy Center. The Red Knights won 3-0 and will advance to the championship. </b>
November 11, 2022