Mark Boswell
Deputy News Graphics Director
Mark Boswell is Deputy News Graphics Director at the Star Tribune and has over 30 years experience as a visual journalist, illustrator and writer.
Latest from Mark Boswell
Curious Minnesota
What roles did Minnesota’s Native American chiefs play? And who were some notable ones?
There are many misconceptions about these leaders, who sometimes had a fragile hold on power.
February 23, 2024
Local
Record warmth, a dry fall and a heckuva lot of snow ends 2022
Long warm periods with four record highs, a November heat wave and unusually windy days were the trend in Twin Cities area weather in 2022.
January 6, 2023
Minnesota Vikings
How the Vikings' defense will change under new coordinator
The Vikings are throwing back to the 1980s — the last time Minnesota's defense featured three down linemen and four linebackers — under a new coordinator.
September 5, 2022
Olympics
How to watch curling at the Olympics (and actually know what's going on)
We'll help you talk smart to your friends as the U.S. men's and women's teams look to medal in Beijing.
February 9, 2022
Olympics
Why the Olympic sprint course Jessie Diggins will face is so challenging
On a course few cross-country skiers have ever seen, Jessie Diggins has her work cut out for her.
February 7, 2022
Local
Drought, haze, tornadoes: Take a deeper look at Minnesota's bewildering 2021 weather
Smoky air from wildfires, a severe June heat wave and unusual snowmelt made for some strange weather extremes in 2021.
January 7, 2022
Minnesota Vikings
How the Vikings' defense will change under new coordinator
The Vikings are throwing back to the 1980s — the last time Minnesota's defense featured three down linemen and four linebackers — under a new coordinator.
September 5, 2022
Olympics
How to watch curling at the Olympics (and actually know what's going on)
We'll help you talk smart to your friends as the U.S. men's and women's teams look to medal in Beijing.
February 9, 2022
Olympics
Why the Olympic sprint course Jessie Diggins will face is so challenging
On a course few cross-country skiers have ever seen, Jessie Diggins has her work cut out for her.
February 7, 2022
Local
Drought, haze, tornadoes: Take a deeper look at Minnesota's bewildering 2021 weather
Smoky air from wildfires, a severe June heat wave and unusual snowmelt made for some strange weather extremes in 2021.
January 7, 2022