Majority say state economy doing better

The economy: More than half of Minnesotans believe the state's economy is in better shape now than four years ago, even though the same number say their personal finances are about the same, according to a Star Tribune Minnesota Poll. Read full story

about the writers

about the writers

Dennis J. McGrath

Dennis J. McGrath is a retired Star Tribune editor.

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Jeff Hargarten

Data Journalist

Jeff Hargarten is a Minnesota Star Tribune journalist at the intersection of data analysis, reporting, coding and design.

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Jamie Hutt

Digital design director

Jamie Hutt is the digital design director, overseeing news design for the Minnesota Star Tribune's digital products. Hutt was a member of the team that developed the Minnesota Star Tribune’s first online service in 1994.

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