Emma Nelson
Editor
St. PaulEmma Nelson has been a Minnesota Star Tribune journalist for the past decade, with coverage ranging from politics to women's reproductive health to the economy. As an editor she has led teams of local government reporters, including a group that covered the aftermath of Daunte Wright's killing by a Brooklyn Center police officer. Nelson has won Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One awards for investigative and breaking news reporting, and was part of a team that won the organization's 2022 Story of the Year award for coverage of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Latest from Emma Nelson
Economy
Employers say they need part-time workers. Job-seekers say they’re striking out.
The lack of less-than-40-hour positions is limiting Minnesota’s ability to ease the labor shortage.
February 21, 2025
Economy
3 things to know about the Twin Cities' 3% inflation
The consumer price index in the metro rose 3% year-over-year in January, the same as the U.S.
February 12, 2025
Business
Minneapolis workers at First Avenue ratify debut union contract
The three-year deal includes pay raises, scheduling changes and protections for LGBTQ workers at the storied concert venue.
February 11, 2025
Business
Weber Shandwick to close Minneapolis office, storied part of Twin Cities marketing history
The local public relations powerhouse, which is relinquishing its physical space amid a parent company merger between Omnicom and Interpublic, dates to David L. Mona & Associates in 1981.
February 6, 2025
Business
Share your story: Have you found a part-time job?
Reporter Emma Nelson wants to know whether you want a part-time job and can’t find one, or have figured out a way to go part time or job share.
February 4, 2025
Business
Federal law requires Minneapolis Fed to diversify workforce. Could Trump’s DEI order change that?
Like other government financial agencies, the Federal Reserve Banks have an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion focused on diversity efforts.
February 3, 2025
Agriculture
Fairmont ethanol plant shutters temporarily, citing an over-supplied market
Omaha-based Green Plains said the commodity market conditions were responsible, including an oversaturated ethanol market.
January 30, 2025
Business
Minnetonka e-commerce company Digital River closing, laying off 122
The company survived the dot-com bubble and boasted high-profile clients, including Microsoft.
January 28, 2025
Business
Share your story: Have you found a part-time job?
Reporter Emma Nelson wants to know whether you want a part-time job and can’t find one, or have figured out a way to go part time or job share.
February 4, 2025
Business
Federal law requires Minneapolis Fed to diversify workforce. Could Trump’s DEI order change that?
Like other government financial agencies, the Federal Reserve Banks have an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion focused on diversity efforts.
February 3, 2025
Agriculture
Fairmont ethanol plant shutters temporarily, citing an over-supplied market
Omaha-based Green Plains said the commodity market conditions were responsible, including an oversaturated ethanol market.
January 30, 2025
Business
Minnetonka e-commerce company Digital River closing, laying off 122
The company survived the dot-com bubble and boasted high-profile clients, including Microsoft.
January 28, 2025