Jenny Berg
St. Cloud Reporter
St. CloudJenny Berg has spent the last decade covering central Minnesota news for various publications, including the Litchfield Independent Review — where she was named Minnesota Newspaper Association’s New Journalist of the Year for weeklies — and the St. Cloud Times. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of work, she spends much of her time with her dogs, Juniper and August.
Latest from Jenny Berg
St. Cloud
Man fired shotgun at Stearns County deputies during standoff, charges say
Nicholas Kaufenberg of Paynesville faces felony charges stemming from domestic-assault call. A shotgun pellet hit a deputy’s safety glasses.
February 20, 2025
St. Cloud
New St. Cloud mayor doubtful city will be reimbursed $200K for Trump rally
Trump’s campaign and the Secret Service are playing hot potato with the $209,000 bill.
February 19, 2025
St. Cloud
Warrant issued for second man wanted in St. Cloud shooting death
A 17-year-old died at the scene and a 19-year-old is still in critical condition two weeks later.
February 14, 2025
St. Cloud
Long Prairie’s new school board votes to reinstate beloved superintendent — if he will come back
After several clashes with the popular superintendent, the school board in the fall relieved him of duties. Voters removed his main detractor.
February 14, 2025
St. Cloud
Man charged with second-degree murder in St. Cloud shooting
Three now face felony charges in the death of a 17-year-old at an apartment.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
St. Cloud man gets nearly 16 years in prison for shooting through wall during standoff
Nine officers were in the apartment hallway shortly before Shawn Jacobs fired his weapon in 2022, documents say.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
Sherburne County moves to end all DEI activities
Vote by the county board in central Minnesota follows executive order signed by Trump.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
Two teens charged in fatal St. Cloud shooting
A pair of 19-year-olds face felony charges for aiding and abetting the Sunday shooting at an apartment building.
February 6, 2025
St. Cloud
Man charged with second-degree murder in St. Cloud shooting
Three now face felony charges in the death of a 17-year-old at an apartment.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
St. Cloud man gets nearly 16 years in prison for shooting through wall during standoff
Nine officers were in the apartment hallway shortly before Shawn Jacobs fired his weapon in 2022, documents say.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
Sherburne County moves to end all DEI activities
Vote by the county board in central Minnesota follows executive order signed by Trump.
February 7, 2025
St. Cloud
Two teens charged in fatal St. Cloud shooting
A pair of 19-year-olds face felony charges for aiding and abetting the Sunday shooting at an apartment building.
February 6, 2025