Greta Kaul

Reporter

Built environment

Greta Kaul is the Star Tribune's built environment reporter, covering how the way cities are built affects people's lives. She grew up in the east metro and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she worked at the Minnesota Daily. Prior to the Star Tribune, she worked for MinnPost, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News. Outside of work, she likes to garden and get outside in all four of Minnesota’s seasons.

Greta Kaul is the Star Tribune's built environment reporter, covering how the way cities are built affects people's lives. She grew up in the east metro and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she worked at the Minnesota Daily. Prior to the Star Tribune, she worked for MinnPost, the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News. Outside of work, she likes to garden and get outside in all four of Minnesota’s seasons.

Contact

greta.kaul@startribune.com

612-673-4451

Latest from Greta Kaul

Twin Cities

Met Council scales back plan for more density after suburbs on edge of the metro complained

Minneapolis, St. Paul and some suburbs will be required to plan for more density under the Met Council 2050 plan approved Wednesday.

February 16, 2025

Twin Cities

Met Council forecasts where population will grow across Twin Cities: Look up your city

Plus four things to know, including which cities are expected to grow the fastest or not much at all through 2050.

February 11, 2025

Twin Cities Suburbs

A loan business opened in West St. Paul. It might not be allowed to be there.

West St. Paul is determining whether LoanMax on Robert Street is an “alternative financial establishment,” which the city limited more than a decade ago.

February 6, 2025

Twin Cities Suburbs

Minnesota cities have lowered their speed limits. Has it slowed drivers down?

Cities including Minneapolis, New Brighton and Richfield have changed speed limits on their roads, but driver habits are tough to break with signs alone.

January 31, 2025