Leila Navidi
Photographer
Awards and recognition: NPPA Best of Photojournalism, Dart Award for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma, Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award, Best of the West, The Associated Press, The Eddie Adams Workshop, Alexia Foundation, Editor and Publisher, Nevada Press Association, Iowa Newspaper Foundation and the Inland Press Association.
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![St. Thomas Academy running back Savion Hart (26) runs down the field during the first half of a football game between Robbinsdale Armstrong at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minn. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MJV3J6E4I73A75WPMWC74WDKGY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
"The horse comes first," how vets protect Canterbury thoroughbreds
As deadly horse racing injuries mount elsewhere, the Shakopee track still sets a standard thanks to a hands-on approach from state veterinarians.
May 25, 2023
Oral arguments in Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court Justices gathered for a Q&A with students after oral arguments in the case Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota at Richfield High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Richfield, Minn.
May 2, 2023
For generations, this funeral home has been the shepherd of Black grief in Minneapolis
Funeral director Tracy Wesley has buried Jamar Clark, George Floyd and Daunte Wright. It's the names you don't know that now trouble him.
October 30, 2021
Camp True Colors in Minnesota gives LGBTQ+ teens a place to be themselves
At Camp True Colors, LGBTQ+ teens can express their true selves, make connections and find understanding.
August 26, 2021
Lynx lose to Mercury in season opener
Minnesota Lynx hosted the Phoenix Mercury in their season opener at Target Center.
May 15, 2021
Twins beat Pirates 2-0
J.A. Happ takes no-hitter into the eighth inning during the Minnesota Twins 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 23, 2021.
April 24, 2021
Minnesota students show off prom finery even as the big event is canceled
With prom canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, high school juniors and seniors show off their formal-wear and share alternate plans for celebrating the rite of passage.
May 15, 2020
6 Minnesotans who were voices of inspiration in 2019
As the year draws to a close, let's be inspired by people who aspire to connect, heal and support their communities.
April 6, 2020
How a doctor from a tiny island rose to be Mayo's new CEO
As health care and technology merge, new chief leads a venerable institution through an industry's crossroads.
July 21, 2019
