Denise Johnson

Editorial Writer

Opinion

Denise has been an editorial writer at the Star Tribune since 1996. Before joining the editorial board, she was a reporter, editor, columnist and editorial writer at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and wrote editorials for the Miami Herald. She currently writes about urban affairs and a variety of other topics, but specializes in covering K-12 education. Johnson has also worked for the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington, D.C., and done diversity training locally and nationally. Earlier in her career, she hosted and produced news and issues public affairs shows on Twin Cities public television. The recipient of several journalism awards, she was honored in 2007 with the Frank Premack Graven award for career contributions to public journalism. Johnson lives with her husband in St. Paul, her hometown, and they have one grown daughter.

Denise has been an editorial writer at the Star Tribune since 1996. Before joining the editorial board, she was a reporter, editor, columnist and editorial writer at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and wrote editorials for the Miami Herald. She currently writes about urban affairs and a variety of other topics, but specializes in covering K-12 education. Johnson has also worked for the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington, D.C., and done diversity training locally and nationally. Earlier in her career, she hosted and produced news and issues public affairs shows on Twin Cities public television. The recipient of several journalism awards, she was honored in 2007 with the Frank Premack Graven award for career contributions to public journalism. Johnson lives with her husband in St. Paul, her hometown, and they have one grown daughter.

Contact

denise.johnson@startribune.com

612-673-7320

Latest from Denise Johnson

Columnists

Johnson: Concordia U a smart leader on boosting college attendance

More than a decade after the school reset its tuition, Concordia University’s cost is still lower than it was in 2013.

November 18, 2024

Columnists

Johnson: Supporting kids targeted by racist texts

Another unfortunate teachable moment demands the attention of law enforcement and educators

November 14, 2024

Columnists

Johnson: Economy worries reflected in Minnesota school referendum results

While tech levies did well enough, general operating levies were rejected at historical highs

November 8, 2024

Columnists

Johnson: Minneapolis police failed the resident shot by his neighbor. It should take corrective action.

O’Hara’s response is far from adequate.

October 30, 2024