Jeff Hargarten
Data Journalist
Data TeamA Minneapolis native, Hargarten graduated in 2014 from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication with a professional journalism degree. His past experience includes work for MinnPost, Pioneer Press, News21 and Minnesota Daily.
Latest from Jeff Hargarten
Twin Cities
5 takeaways from 2024 crime trends in the Twin Cities
Homicides slightly increased in Minneapolis and slightly fell in St. Paul, leaving police officials in both cities frustrated, even as shootings continue to decline.
February 18, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
These Minnesotans tried to pay late rent on storage units. A company had already sold their stuff.
Public Storage facilities dot the Twin Cities metro. A flurry of renters have accused the company in lawsuits of selling family members’ ashes, TVs and medical devices ahead of schedule.
February 15, 2025
Bemidji
What’s behind Bemidji’s high crime rate?
The first city on the Mississippi River has struggled with a perception problem for decades.
January 18, 2025
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
Minneapolis
After bloody stretch, Whittier neighborhood leads Minneapolis in gun violence
The diverse community feels neglected amid a surge of shootings and robberies that has disproportionately affected immigrant residents.
September 28, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota school test scores are out. Here’s what the newest data show.
This year’s test results follow a legislative call to change how reading is taught, but the training of teachers is a work in progress.
August 29, 2024
Twin Cities
Shooting of 4 children in stolen car raises familiar alarm in Minneapolis
Two of the children ages 11 to 13 suffered serious injuries, including paralysis and concerns over brain swelling.
August 20, 2024
Minneapolis
These Uptown business owners are hoping for a comeback
Years after riots, the once-vibrant Minneapolis destination is still losing businesses amid safety fears and construction headaches. But supporters say Uptown is the “comeback queen” of neighborhoods, and some businesses aren’t going anywhere
August 17, 2024
Minneapolis
After bloody stretch, Whittier neighborhood leads Minneapolis in gun violence
The diverse community feels neglected amid a surge of shootings and robberies that has disproportionately affected immigrant residents.
September 28, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota school test scores are out. Here’s what the newest data show.
This year’s test results follow a legislative call to change how reading is taught, but the training of teachers is a work in progress.
August 29, 2024
Twin Cities
Shooting of 4 children in stolen car raises familiar alarm in Minneapolis
Two of the children ages 11 to 13 suffered serious injuries, including paralysis and concerns over brain swelling.
August 20, 2024
Minneapolis
These Uptown business owners are hoping for a comeback
Years after riots, the once-vibrant Minneapolis destination is still losing businesses amid safety fears and construction headaches. But supporters say Uptown is the “comeback queen” of neighborhoods, and some businesses aren’t going anywhere
August 17, 2024