Jake Steinberg
Graphics producer
Graphics producerJake Steinberg is a graphics producer at the Minnesota Star Tribune focusing on cartography and visual storytelling. He grew up in Oakdale and attended the University of Minnesota. After graduating with a BA in journalism in 2019, Jake moved to Arizona to work as a public radio reporter. Jake returned to the Midwest in 2021 to get a master’s degree in cartography and GIS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His maps have made it into the pages of the Wall Street Journal and been featured in the North American Cartographic Information Society’s Atlas of Design, the preeminent showcase of excellent maps. Jake lives in East Bde Maka Ska with two bikes, a rotating cast of plants and Juneau, an American dingo.
Latest from Jake Steinberg
Weather
Minnesota snowfall tracker: Track daily snow totals this winter
Compare snowfall across the state to past seasons.
December 6, 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
Outdoors
10 great hikes to take in autumn in Minnesota
Whether you’re looking for an easy option for a family outing or a quad-busting challenge, here are a variety of paths to consider this fall.
September 17, 2024
Outdoors
Giant solar projects could transform Minnesota’s energy landscape
More than a dozen colossal projects across mostly rural areas of the state could substantially boost Minnesota’s modest capacity for solar energy.
August 23, 2024
Politics
Why is Wisconsin a swing state while Minnesota isn’t?
A mix of political history, shifting economies, turnout and state policies have set the two states on diverging paths.
July 16, 2024
Local
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota’s past — but it may not survive Minnesota’s future climate.
May 6, 2024
Local
See how much snow has — or hasn’t — fallen this winter in Minnesota
Track this season’s snowfall trends and compare to past winters in your city.
February 15, 2024
Outdoors
Giant solar projects could transform Minnesota’s energy landscape
More than a dozen colossal projects across mostly rural areas of the state could substantially boost Minnesota’s modest capacity for solar energy.
August 23, 2024
Politics
Why is Wisconsin a swing state while Minnesota isn’t?
A mix of political history, shifting economies, turnout and state policies have set the two states on diverging paths.
July 16, 2024
Local
This ancient tree is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The warming climate might kill it.
The Legacy Tree, a northern white cedar, has withstood dozens of windstorms, endured drought, dodged fires and even escaped the lumber mill, which leveled the surrounding forest. It is a bridge to Minnesota’s past — but it may not survive Minnesota’s future climate.
May 6, 2024
Local
See how much snow has — or hasn’t — fallen this winter in Minnesota
Track this season’s snowfall trends and compare to past winters in your city.
February 15, 2024