Jeffrey Meitrodt
Reporter
InvestigationsPreviously, Meitrodt was an investigative reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He also covered the Illinois statehouse for the Chicago Tribune. He grew up in southeastern Minnesota and graduated in 1984 from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism. He has won national journalism awards for his reporting on public corruption in Louisiana and Illinois, and for his coverage of corporate misconduct and educational disparities in Minnesota.
Latest from Jeffrey Meitrodt
Twin Cities
Feeding Our Future trial rocked by witness-tampering allegations
New security measures were implemented in the federal trial after a defendant tried to “corrupt” the proceedings.
February 19, 2025
News & Politics
In fraud trial, St. Paul school official says meal reports from Feeding Our Future site don’t add up
The St. Paul school leader told the federal jury in the fourth day of testimony that Feeding Our Future’s meal claims weren’t realistic.
February 14, 2025
Twin Cities
Secret camera shows Safari could not have fed thousands of kids daily, says FBI agent in Feeding Our Future trial
The south Minneapolis restaurant was making more off the meals program than from its regular business, he testified.
February 13, 2025
News & Politics
Faribault restaurant owner testifies Feeding Our Future founder knew about $30K in monthly kickbacks
Lul Bashir Ali testified Tuesday in the fraud trial of Aimee Bock, the Feeding Our Future executive director, and a co-defendant.
February 12, 2025
News & Politics
‘Relentless’ fraudster or victim? Trial of Feeding Our Future leader opens with competing stories
Prosecutors and defense attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said.
February 10, 2025
News & Politics
Jury seated in Feeding Our Future trial
Opening statements will take place next Monday in the trial of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and co-defendant Salim Said.
February 3, 2025
News & Politics
Alleged ringleader in $250 million meals fraud case goes on trial this week
Aimee Bock, the leader of Feeding Our Future, will go on trial this week with another defendant in the fraud case.
February 3, 2025
News & Politics
STEP Academy wins reprieve from regulators while Athlos Academy of St. Cloud faces loss of its charter
Lower-than-expected enrollment continues to challenge both Minnesota charter schools, but STEP staffers are breathing easier now that its deficit has eased.
January 29, 2025
News & Politics
‘Relentless’ fraudster or victim? Trial of Feeding Our Future leader opens with competing stories
Prosecutors and defense attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said.
February 10, 2025
News & Politics
Jury seated in Feeding Our Future trial
Opening statements will take place next Monday in the trial of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and co-defendant Salim Said.
February 3, 2025
News & Politics
Alleged ringleader in $250 million meals fraud case goes on trial this week
Aimee Bock, the leader of Feeding Our Future, will go on trial this week with another defendant in the fraud case.
February 3, 2025
News & Politics
STEP Academy wins reprieve from regulators while Athlos Academy of St. Cloud faces loss of its charter
Lower-than-expected enrollment continues to challenge both Minnesota charter schools, but STEP staffers are breathing easier now that its deficit has eased.
January 29, 2025